Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. received this award for his civil right efforts
Nobel Peace Prize
Where was Christopher Columbus from?
Genoa, Italy
Many Americans, especially Christians will go to Church ...
to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas
What colour are peoole dressed in?
white, red and blue
What historic movement did Martin Luther King Jr. lead in Montgomery, Alabama?
a boycott of city buses
Was Columbus the first European to reach the Americas?
no
Icelandic explorer Leif Eriksson had sailed to Canada about 500 years earlier.
Americans also send out
Christmas Cards
What are the way of celebrating the holiday by Americans?
picnics and barbecues, parades, fireworks
What is Martin Luther's famous speech?
"I Have a Dream" speech
What were the name of three Columbus’ ships?
Pinta, Nina, Santa Maria
The tradition of hanging the pickle on the tree means
the first person/child to find it is getting a present
What does it commemorate?
The signing of The Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776
When is Martin Luther King Day celebrated?
the 3rd Monday of January
Why do some people choose not to celebrate Columbus Day?
Columbus forced the native people into slavery
The most popular food to eat on Christmas
turkey, served with cranberry sauce, corn, mashed potatoes
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.
How many times was Dr King jailed?
over 20 times
Columbus day is celebrated on.....
Second Monday of October
The United States of America has many different traditions and ways that people celebrate Christmas, because
because of its multi-cultural nature.
What is the National anthem of the US that is heard during the day
"The Star-Spangled Banner"