In the UK, children have five lessons in the day and finish school at half past three in the afternoon. After school they go swimming, play football, have music lessons and play with their friends. They also do homework like you!
     In the US, from New York to Hawaii, there are several time zones. It’s midday in New York, and people are having lunch. It’s nine o’clock am in Las Angeles, and children are starting school. In Hawaii, it’s seven o’clock am, and most people are getting up.
     In the UK and the US, people  often give candy to children as birthday presents. They also give toys or clothes. The children always open their presents immediately.