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1. Festival of a martyr beheaded at Rome under Emperor Claudius. Association of this day with lovers has no connection with the saint and probably had its origin in an old belief that on this day birds begin to choose their mates. Who is the saint?
2. Always on the third Monday in April. Popularly celebrated in Maine and Massachusetts to commemorate the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, Which holiday is this?
3. Celebrated as Labor Day in most of the world and by some groups in the U.S. It is observed in some schools as a spring festival. This holiday officially falls on May 1 every year. What holiday is it?
4. This holiday commemorates the birthday of Queen Victoria. A statutory day in Canada: celebrated on the first Monday before May 25, what holiday is this?
5. First celebrated in 1970, to focus attention on environmental problems. What day would this be?
6. A seven day festival, in the tradition of African harvest festivals, that honors the family. First celebrated in 1966, what holiday is this?
7. This holiday is celebrated on October 31st. What holiday is this?
8. A popular belief is that if a certain little furry creature sees his shadow on this day, he returns to his burrow, and winter continues six more weeks. What nickname is given to this day?
9. Often observed by Protestant groups, often on Reformation Sunday, the Sunday before October 31, what day is this?
10. Observed by Irish societies as well as many others, especially with parades, which Saint's day is this?
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