Independence Day
What day is Independence Day?
July 4
What day is Mother's Day?
The second Monday in May
What day is Valentine's Day?
February 14
What day is memorial day?
Last Monday of May
What day is Labor Day?
The first Monday in September
What day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17th
Who did the USA become independent from?
England
The third Sunday in June
What do people celebrate on Valentine's day?
The people that they love (boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife)
What is Memorial Day?
A day to recognize men and women who dies serving in the US Military
What is celebrated on Labor Day?
Recognize the works and contributions of laborers and their contribution to the development of the United States
What country is celebrated on this day?
Ireland
What colorful way do Americans celebrate the 4th of July?
Fireworks
What are common gifts on Mother's Day?
Cards, flowers, chocolate, jewelry or clothing
What do girls call this holiday when they celebrate with their friends?
Galentines Day
How do many people recognize their family and friends who served in the military?
Visiting cemeteries and bringing flowers
What does Labor Day also represent?
The end of summer and beginning of the school year
What are the symbols of St. Patrick's Day?
The color green and shamrocks
What did the USA become independent?
1776
What are common gifts on Father's Day?
Cards, tools, dinners, doing an activity together
What are common gifts on Valentines day?
Chocolate, roses, candy hearts, jewelry
How do many people spend their long weekend for memorial day?
Visiting family and going to the lake, beach or pool
How do people celebrate Labor Day?
Parades, barbecues, picnics, fireworks
Why did St. Patrick's Day come to the US?
Many Irish immigrants came to the US and wanted to celebrate their country
What are some of the foods people eat on Independence Day?
Hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, ribs, red white and blue colored food
What do people do on these days?
Celebrate their mother's or father's by giving gifts and spending time together
Who is the mythical God of love?
Cupid
How do Americans show their respect across the country?
There is a moment of silence at 3 pm across the country to think about all of the citizens who served in the military
What were the labor conditions that were cause for a change that created this holiday?
Jobs that required employees to work 12 hours a day 7 days a week in harsh conditions
What does Chicago do to commemorate this day?
Dye the Chicago river green