Thanksgiving
What dish is eaten on thanksgiving?
Turkey
On what date is Independence Day celebrated in the United States?
July 4th
On what day of the week is Memorial Day observed in the United States?
Monday
What date is Christmas celebrated annually in most countries around the world?
December 25th
Which month and day is Valentine’s Day celebrated?
February 14th
In what year did America get discovered by European explorers?
1492
What are the main colors typically associated with Independence Day decorations?
Red, White, & Blue
Which war is Memorial Day originally associated with commemorating?
Civil War
What do people give each other on Christmas and Hanukkah?
Gifts
Which symbol is commonly associated with Valentine’s Day and represents affection and love?
a heart
Who was the sailor credited with discovering America, and which country was he from?
Christopher Columbus from Italy
What year did the United States gain its independence from Great Britain?
1776
Which U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Memorial Day as a holiday?
New York
How many days does Hanukkah last?
8 Days
Which Roman god is often associated with Valentine’s Day and is depicted as a winged boy carrying a bow and arrows?
Cupid
Which U.S. president officially established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
In what year did Congress pass the National Holiday Act, officially declaring Memorial Day a federal holiday?
1971
In which country did the tradition of decorating Christmas trees originate?
Germany
Which poet wrote "Romeo and Juliet," a classic love story often associated with Valentine’s Day?
William Shakespeare
What year was thanksgiving established as a national holiday?
1863
Which U.S. city hosted the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence?
Philadelphia
What flower is traditionally used to honor and decorate graves on Memorial Day?
Red Poppy
What traditional Hanukkah food is often served with applesauce or sour cream?
Potato pancake/latkes
What year was the first Valentine’s Day greeting card sent in the United States?
1849