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 Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A.
Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. discusses the ten
federally-recognized holidays in the United States, as well
as many celebratory days. |
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New Years Eve -
4 pages - In the United States, people begin
celebrating the New Year on December 31, New Years Eve. Read about the
traditions surrounding this holiday and how many Americans celebrate it.
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Martin Luther King Day -
4 pages - Martin Luther King Day honors the
life and legacy of one of the visionary leaders of the Civil Rights Movement
and recipient of the 1964 Nobel Prize for Peace. It is celebrated on the
third Monday in January.
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President's Day -
10 pages - This federal holiday is formally
called "Washington's Birthday" and is celebrated on the third Monday in
February. However, it is a common practice to celebrate the birthdays of
both Presidents Lincoln and Washington on this day.
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Memorial Day -
4 pages - Memorial Day is a holiday to honor
the men and women who have died in wars or in the service of their country.
It is observed on the fourth Monday in May.
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Independence Day -
8 pages - Americans celebrate Independence Day
on July 4 because on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the
Declaration of Independence, officially breaking bonds with England and
forming a new independent nation, the United States of America.
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Labor Day -
4 pages - Labor Day was established as a
holiday for workers, both as a tribute to their contributions to the nation,
and as a means of bringing more public awareness to their struggles. It is
celebrated on the first Monday of September.
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Columbus Day -
4 pages - Columbus Day is a legal federal
holiday that commemorates the first voyage of Christopher Columbus, who
sailed west from Spain in 1492 and reached the islands of present day
Bahamas. It is celebrated on the second Monday in October.
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Thanksgiving Day -
6 pages - In the United States, Thanksgiving is
a time for tradition and sharing. People gather with family and friends on
the fourth Thursday in November to enjoy a traditional meal and to give
thanks for life's many blessings.
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Veterans Day -
4 pages - On this holiday, Americans remember
war veterans and the trials and hardships they experienced. Veterans Day is
celebrated on November 11.
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Christmas -
6 pages - Christmas is a joyful holiday of
Christian origin that is recognized by many people in the United States. It
is celebrated on December 25.
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Chinese New Year -
4 pages - Chinese New Year is one of the most
important and festive Chinese holidays. More than 2.5 million people of
Chinese descent live in the United States and Chinese New Year's
celebrations provide an important connection to Chinese culture and
heritage.
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Valentine's Day -
4 pages - Valentine's Day is a day for
sweethearts. It is the day that you show your friend or loved one that you
care. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14.
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Native American Pow-Wows -
4 pages - A Pow-Wow is a large social gathering
of Native American tribes and individuals. Every year, hundreds of powwows
occur on Native American reservations and in other locations across the
nation from March through August.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day -
4 pages - Both Arbor Day and Earth Day focus on
the environment. Here we discuss environmental awareness in America.
National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April and Earth Day is April 22.
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Mother's Day and Father's Day -
6 pages - Mother's Day is celebrated on the
second Sunday in May and Father's Day is recognized on the third Sunday in
June. On these days, American children show their appreciation by treating
fathers, mothers, or those who have served as parental figures in their
lives, to something special.
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Graduation -
4 pages - Graduation ceremonies celebrate the
completion of one part of a person's education. The ceremony marks a
transition from one stage in a student's life to another.
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Flag Day -
6 pages - National Flags are not merely symbols
of a country; their colors and designs convey past history and future goals.
The flag is one of the nations's most powerful and significant symbols, and
as such, is celebrated every June 14th in the United States.
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Juneteenth -
4 pages - Juneteenth is the oldest celebration
in the nation to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. It is
celebrated on June 19.
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Halloween -
4 pages - Halloween originated, in part, as a
celebration connected with evil spirits and the dead. Popular Halloween
traditions in the United States include trick-or-treat costumes and
decorations for greeting cards and windows. It is celebrated on October 31.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries -
4 pages - Anniversary celebrations are those
that commemorate a particular date or past event. Birthdays are also
celebrated in a variety of ways in the United States. Read about these two
types of celebratory days.
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Black History Month -
2 pages - Black History Month is celebrated in
February. One aim of Black History Month is to expose the harmful effects of
racial prejudice; another is to recognize significant contributions made by
people with African heritage, including artists, musicians, scientists,
political figures, educators, and athletes.
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Women's History Month -
2 pages - Women's History Month is celebrated
in March with special programs and activities in schools, workplaces, and
communities. These programs recognize women's achievements in such areas as
science, math, politics, arts, and athletics.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month -
2 pages - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
originated with a congressional bill. It is celebrated in May with community
events that involve historical, educational, and cultural activities, and
the recognition of famous Asian Americans in such fields as architecture,
entertainment, athletics, education, art, and science.
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Hispanic Heritage Month -
2 pages - Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated
from September 15 to October 15 each year. Celebrations often include
cultural activities and programs with speeches, food, dance, and music that
recognize the political, artistic, athletic, and educational achievements of
Hispanic Americans.
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