Happy New Year 2013! I would like to say Welcome back to everyone including myself. I took a vacation for the holidays and enjoyed some time back in the United States to visit family. I hope you enjoyed the posts I did while traveling. But now I am back in Vietnam and The Conversation Hour continues which means more posts here at Fastfood English.
So, let's start off the New Year by looking at an American Holiday in the month of January. This past Monday was a federal holiday in the United States called Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We celebrate MLK every year on the third Monday of January. We remember Dr. King for his tireless work as a Civil Rights Activist. He spoke about equal rights and fair treatment for Black Americans and led non violent protests against unjust laws. in the 1950's and 60's, Dr. King brought attention to the problems of segregation and discrimination that Black Americans faced in the US. His work led to positive changes in laws and attitudes.
How do we celebrate Martin Luther King Day? Because it is a federal holiday that means schools and offices are closed for the day. Many people use the free day to participate in volunteer projects. It's called a Day of Service. Here is an English Central Video that explains more about it.
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