The 24th of October is celebrated as United Day./It is a daythat belongs to everyone,/and it is celebrated in most countriesof the world./Some countries celebrate for a week instead of aday./In many parts of the world,schools have special programmes forthe day./Boys and girls in some communities decorate a UN tree./In other communities,young people put on plays about the UN./Somelibraries exhibit children's art works from around the world./Schools celebrate with the songs and dances of other countries,/or give parities where foods of other countiries are served./No matter how the day is celebrated,/the purpose of thesecelebration is to help everyone understand the UN/ and the impo-rtant roles it plays in world affairs.
　　The UN encourages people to learn about other lands and theircustoms./In this way,people can gain a better understanding andappreciation of peoples all over the world.