Martin Luther King Day
Columbus Day
Christmas
Independence Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr. received this award for his civil right efforts

Nobel Peace Prize



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Where was Christopher Columbus from?

Genoa, Italy

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Many Americans, especially Christians will go to Church ...

to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas

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What colour are peoole dressed in? 

white, red and blue

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What historic movement did Martin Luther King Jr. lead in Montgomery, Alabama?

a boycott of city buses



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Was Columbus the first European to reach the Americas?

no

 Icelandic explorer Leif Eriksson had sailed to Canada about 500 years earlier.

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Americans also send out

Christmas Cards

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What are the way of celebrating the holiday by Americans?

picnics and barbecues, parades, fireworks

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What is Martin Luther's famous speech?

"I Have a Dream" speech

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What were the name of three Columbus’ ships?

Pinta, Nina, Santa Maria

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The tradition of hanging the pickle on the tree means

the first person/child to find it is getting a present

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What does it commemorate?

The signing of The Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776

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When is Martin Luther King Day celebrated?

the 3rd Monday of January

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Why do some people choose not to celebrate Columbus Day?

Columbus forced the native people into slavery

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The most popular food to eat on Christmas

turkey, served with cranberry sauce, corn, mashed potatoes

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Why do Americans display fireworks on the 4th of July?

The 2nd President John Adams believed the day should be celebrated by parade with games, shows, bonfires and illuminations.

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How many times was Dr King jailed?

over 20 times

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Columbus day is celebrated on.....

Second Monday of October

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The United States of America has many different traditions and ways that people celebrate Christmas, because

because of its multi-cultural nature.

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What is the National anthem of the US that is heard during the day

"The Star-Spangled Banner"

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