HOLIDAYS

OF
UNITED STATES
The United States of America (USA)

Commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a

federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major
self-governing territories, and various possessions.

The capital is Washington, D.C., and the largest city by population is

New York City. Forty-eight states and the capital's federal district
are contiguous in North America between Canada and Mexico.
 New Year's Day
Date: Jan 01, 2019
National
Also Called: Happy New Year
Celebrations: Fireworks, Gift Exchange, Late Night parties

New Year's Day is celebrated on 1st January

in most of the countries around the world, as
most countries follow the Gregorian calendar.
 Martin Luther King Day / M L King Day
Date: Jan 21, 2019
National
Also Called: Día de Martin Luther King
Celebrations: volunteers in citizen action groups

Martin Luther King Day is a national holiday in the USA,

celebrated on 3rd Monday of January each year.
 Valentine's Day
Date: Feb 14, 2019
National
Also Called: Saint Valentine's Day
Celebrations: Dating, Gift exchange

Valentine's Day is celebrated on 14th February

every year across the world.
 President's Day
Date: Feb 18, 2019
National
Also Called: Washington's Birthday
Celebrations: Historical celebrations; honoring the veterans, Congressional recognition

Third Monday of February to honor George Washington,

Abraham Lincoln and also all the Presidents of the country.
 Easter
Date: Apr 21, 2019
Religious
Also Called: Easter Sunday
Celebrations: Prayer, Donation to poor, Easter egg hunting

First Sunday of a full moon day after March 21.

It usually falls between March 21 and April 25.
 Mother's Day
Date: May 12, 2019
National (USA & Other)
Also Called:
Celebrations: Sending gifts to Mother

It is celebrated every year in USA and in some other

countries on 2nd Sunday of May.
 Father's Day
Date: Jun 16, 2019
National (USA & Other)
Also Called:
Celebrations: Send gifts to father, Family reunions

Third Sunday of June in the USA and in some

other countries.
 Independence Day (USA)
Date: Jul 04, 2019
National
Also Called: The Fourth of July
Celebrations: Fireworks, Parades, Family reunions

On July 4, 1776 the United States claimed its

independence from England by signing the declaration
of independence and the democracy was born.
 Labor Day
Date: Sep 02, 2019
National
Also Called: Labour Day
Celebrations: Parades, Family reunions, Picnics, Fireworks and Public art events

Labor Day is one of the ten federal holidays in the

United States.

It is observed on the first Monday of September.

 Halloween
Date: Oct 31, 2018
National
Also Called: 31st October
Celebrations: Bonfires, Games, Trick-or-Treat, Wearing Costumes,

Halloween is celebrated on 31st October every

year. Halloween is the modern name of an ancient
Celtic holiday "Samhain".
 Thanksgiving Day (USA)
Date: Nov 22, 2018
National
Also Called: Harvest Festival
Celebrations: Family get together

Thanksgiving Day in the US is observed on the

fourth Thursday in November.
 Christmas Facts
Date: Dec 25, 2018
Religious
Also Called: 25th December
Celebrations: Wearing costumes, Home decoration, Family gathering, Gift exchange

Christmas is an annual holiday celebrated by the

Christians, on 25th December, in the major part of the
world, to celebrate the Nativity of Jesus Christ.
THANKSGIVING
 THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION

• Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday

of November but in Canada, it’s celebrated on the
second Monday in October.
 THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION

• Thanksgiving is a federal
holiday, so schools, banks, post
offices, and government
offices are closed.
HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING
TODAY’S THANKSGIVING FEAST
 THANKSGIVING FOODS

• Popular foods that they eat on Thanksgiving!

Cranberry Stuffing Mashed Pumpkin Pie

Sauce Potatoes and
Gravy
 THE FIRST THANKSGIVING FEAST

The Pilgrims and Native Americans did not eat turkey for their first
Thanksgiving dinner.

Deer Duck Squash Seafood Fruits and Nuts

 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT
THANKSGIVING
1. Each year at Thanksgiving, the President of the United States receives a gift of a live
turkey to pardon its life.
 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT
THANKSGIVING
2. Some people volunteer to serve food at homeless shelters on Thanksgiving Day.
 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT
THANKSGIVING
3. Many families watch the New York City Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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