Independence
Day
Day
On which date is Independence Day celebrated?
July 4th
Which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated in?
1621
What’s the name of the big parade city in the U.S.?
New York City
When is Halloween celebrated?
October 31st
What country did the U.S. gain independence from?
Great Britain
What nationality were the Pilgrims?
They were English people.
What colour do people usually wear on this day?
Green
Why do people keep jack-oh-lanterns?
to scare evil spirits away
What is the most popular activity on this day at night?
Watching fireworks
What was the main reason for the first Thanksgiving celebration?
To give thanks for a good harvest and survival of the first year
Where was St. Patrick born?
in Britain, then a part of the Roamn Empire
What vegetable is carved into jack-o’-lanterns?
Pumpkin
What city was the Declaration of Independence signed in?
Philadelphia
What is the other tradition associated with Thanksgiving?
Watching football
What small magical creature is part of the tradition?
Leprechaun
Where does Halloween originate from?
Celtic festival of Samhain (Ireland/Scotland)
Which document was signed in 1776 on 4th of July?
The Declaration of Independence
Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How long was St.Patrick kept in captivity?
6 years
What does Sahmain mean?
Summer's end