Holidays and Celebrations
Let's learn about the different holidays and why we celebrate them.
2017-01-01 21:09:13
New Years Day
New Year is the time that a new calendar year begins. Many cultures celebrate the event in some manner and the 1st day of January is often marked as a national holiday. story info here
2017-01-16 04:20:57
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A holiday celebrating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. who was a champion for Civil Rights.
2017-02-14 04:20:57
St. Valentines Day
Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. It is a day that we celebrate romance, friendship and love for those around us.
2017-02-21 01:49:31
President's Day
A holiday that commemorates the Presidents of the United States, specifically George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
2017-03-17 04:20:57
St. Patrick's Day
Observed on March 17 for St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is also a celebration of Irish culture and is commemorated by parades and wearing the color green.
2017-04-16 18:30:09
Easter
A religious holiday for some, for others Easter represents springtime and rebirth. Many celebrate Easter with family, coloring eggs and having Easter egg hunts.
2017-05-14 18:30:09
Mother's Day
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family. We get to show our Mom how much we love her!
2017-05-19 04:20:57
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces.
2017-06-18 18:30:09
Father's Day
Father's Day honoring the father of the family. We get to show our Dad how much we love him!
2017-07-04 04:20:57
Independance Day
Also called the Fourth of July commemorates when the American colonies declared themselves a new nation, the United States of America, and were no longer part England
2017-09-04 01:49:31
Labor Day
Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women. It has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States since 1894.
2017-10-09 01:49:31
Columbus Day
Celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492.
2017-10-31 01:49:31
Halloween
Started as a superstitious holiday where people believed wearing masks would scare off evil spirits. Now kids enjoy dressing up in costumes and go 'Trick or Treating' at people homes in order to get candy.
2017-11-11 01:49:31
Veteran's Day
Observed on November 11, and honors military veterans; those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service!
2017-11-23 04:20:57
Thanksgiving Day
Celebrated as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Many have a feast and celebrate with family.
2017-12-25 04:20:57
Christmas
Christmas is celebrated by Christians as the birth of Jesus. There are many traditions that have been adopted in the celebration of Christmas that include singing carols, decorating Christmas trees, giving gifts and spending time with family.