Holidays
This is a timeline of commonly celebrated US holidays and why they are celebrated.
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New Years Day
This is the first day of the new year. Many people set goals called New Year's resolutions.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
We celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on the third Monday in January. He peacefully fought for civil rights.
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Groundhog Day
People watch the groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil come out of his hole. If he sees his shadow there are 6 more weeks of winter.
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Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day was named after St. Valentine. We celebrate this holiday with people we love.
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Washington's Birthday
Washington's birthday is celebrated the third Monday of February. George Washington was the first president of the United States. It is also called Presidents' Day. We celebrate past presidents.
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Earth Day
Earth Day is celebrated to encourage us to take care of the earth.
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Mother's Day
Mother's Day is celebrated the second Sunday in May to honor mothers.
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day is celebrated the last Monday of May to honor those who have died fighting for our country.
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Flag Day
American's are encouraged to display a flag outside their homes to honor the American Flag on June 14th.
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Father's Day
Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June to honor Fathers.
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Independence Day
On Independence Day we celebrate America's birthday. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776.
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Labor Day
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor people who work.
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Patriot Day
On September 11, 2001 terrorists stole planes and attacked the United States. On this day we remember the victims.
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Columbus Day
Columbus Day is celebrated the second Monday in October to honor Christopher Columbus who landed in America or "the new world."
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Halloween
On October 31st children dress up in costumes, go trick or treating, and carve pumpkins.
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Veterans Day
Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th to honor Veterans, or those who have fought for our country.
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is celebrated the fourth Thursday in November. The first Thanksgiving was held by the Pilgrims, but is now a tradition for many family's to eat dinner together and be thankful.
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Pearl Harbor Day
Pearl Harbor Day is on December 7 to help us remember the people who died in 1941 when Pearl Harbor was attacked.
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Christmas
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th by Christians to celebrate Jesus Christ's birthday. Some families celebrate with traditions such as gift giving and decorating a Christmas tree.