Months
Dates
Ways of Celebration
Origin of Holidays
Random
100
The month of February is nationally known as what month? This month serves to recognize and highlight the achievements and contributions made by Black people in the United States. What is this month known as?
Black History Month
100
December 24th is known as what holiday?
Christmas Eve
100
On this night people dress up as their favorite characters and knock on doors. To receive candy on this day you have to say, “Trick or Treat.” What holiday is this?
Halloween
100
This holiday is celebrated in the summertime as a way of remembering the day the United States gained it’s independence from England in 1776. What holiday is this?
Fourth of July
100
This international holiday falls every year on the first day of the 4th month. This day is to play practical jokes on people.
April Fool's Day
200
From September 15-October 15th, the United States recognize this period as _________ _________ Month. This month is to recognize the achievements and contributions made by Latinxs/Hispanic Americans. What is this month known as?
Hispanic Heritage Month
200
Which holiday falls on the fifth of May every year?
Cinco de Mayo
200
People celebrate this holiday by giving people that they love hugs, chocolates, kisses and teddy bears. This holiday is to show affection to our loved ones.
Valentine's Day
200
This holiday came about when Pilgrims from England came to the New World and had a feast with Native Americans. We celebrate this holiday on the fourth Thursday of November by having a feast with our families. What holiday is this?
Thanksgiving
200
This holiday is celebrated in several places around the world. This holiday has a religious backstory. It is associated generally with a big bunny and pastel colored eggs. What holiday is this?
Easter
300
March is not only known for St. Patrick's Day, but March is also nationally known as ________ ______ Month. This month serves the hightlight the contributions made by this particular group of people in the country. March is known as what month?
Hint: Do not think race or culture.What other group of people has historically been oppressed by a dominant group in America?
Women's History Month
300
What is the 2nd in May celebrated as?
Mother's Day
300
This holiday is celebrated in New York by New Yorkers and tourists going to Times Square to watch the ball drop. It is also celebrated by having a party or staying up til midnight with loved ones. What holiday is this?
New Year
300
This holiday is celebrated on the second Monday of October in a way to recognize the man who “discovered” the Americas. This holiday is now starting to recognize the people that are the victims of the actions of the man that did not discovered the Americas. What holiday is this?
Indigenous People's Day
300
This special day is “celebrated” all over the world and is considered as an unlucky day especially if it falls on a certain day in October. A movie has even been named after this day. This month has this special day. What is this superstitious holiday?
Friday the 13th
400
The month of November is known as _____ _____ ______ _____ Month to share with others the culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, ways and concept of life of the group of people that were orginally here in the "New World". What national month is November?
Native American Indian Heritage Month
400
On the third Monday of January we celebrate this holiday to signify the monumental changes that this individual has made to change America. This individual is celebrated because he risked his life so that "people will not be judge by the color of their skin but by the content of their character" by leading non-violent demonstrations. What is this holiday?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
400
This holiday is primarily celebrated in Mexico from October 31st to November 2nd. This day Mexicans remember their ancestors by visiting their graves and by dressing up. La Calavera is a symbol of this day. What holiday is this?
El Dia de los Muertos
400
In 1887, this holiday was introduce to celebrate the working class in America. This is a way of thanking workers for their labor. What holiday is this?
Labor Day
400
This event is primarily celebrate in the state of Louisiana. This holiday is French for "Fat Tuesday". This is the day before Ash Wednesday. This is the day that people indulge in their food desires before giving it up for Lent the next day. In the city of New Orleans, it is celebrated by people throwing and giving beads, a parade with a band and lots of drinking. What is this event?
Hint: Colors of this event are Green, Yellow and Purple
Mardi Gras
500
May is known as ______ ______ _____ ____ Month to celebrate the culture, traditions, and history of people that comes from Asia and the many islands in Oceania. What month is this?
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
500
April 22nd is known as what holiday? If you watch Nickelodeon, this day is when the program tells you to turn your tv off to go outside and play.
Earth Day
500
This celebration is celebrated by those of the Islamic faith. This celebration marks the conclusion of fasting (not eating food or drinking from dawn to sunset) for the month of Ramadan. At the end Muslims wear new clothes, receive gifts, and feast. What holiday is this?
Eid
500
This holiday was placed so Americans could remember the lives of those who lost their lives fighting for the country. This holiday serves to honor our fallen soldiers. What is this holiday?
Memorial Day
500
This event is a major event in the Caribbean and in Brazil (and in places with a large population of Caribbeans). This event celebrates the end of crop over. It happens around Ash Wednesday or Lent. Caribbeans celebrate this extravagant event by the women dressing up in "costumes", big island musicians performing, parades, people wearing masks and more. What is this celebration known as?
Carnival/Carnaval
