National Holidays
Food and Traditions
Dates
Symbols and History
Fun Facts
100

This July holiday celebrates America’s freedom from Britain.

Independence Day

100

This pie is most commonly eaten on Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin pie.

100

What is celebrated on October 31st?

Halloween

100

What is a symbol of Christmas that is not Santa Claus, nor the Christmas tree?

Elf on the shelf

100

This colour is not supposed to be worn after Labor Day - until Memorial Day.

White

200

This January holiday honors a civil rights leader known for his “I Have a Dream” speech.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

200

What is a famous New Year's Eve tradition at Times Square?

Watching the ball drop.

200

What is celebrated on February 14th?

Valentine's Day

200

What are the origins of Thanksgiving?

The 1621 harvest feast held between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans

200

An unofficial holiday dedicated to celebrating female friendship and platonic love.

Galentine's Day

300

This February holiday honors past U.S. presidents, especially Washington and Lincoln.

Presidents' Day

300

What’s the role of Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day?

If he sees his shadow, there are 6 more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, we get an early spring.

300

What is celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November every year?

Thanksgiving

300

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

July 4, 1776

300

This city paints its river green on St. Patrick’s Day.

Chicago

400

This November holiday honors people who served in the U.S. military.

Veterans Day

400

What is an Easter tradition at the White House?

The Easter egg roll.

400

What is celebrated on June 19th?

Juneteenth

400

What creature is a common symbol of Saint Patrick's Day?

Leprechaun

400

This is the busiest day of the year for restaurants in the US.

Mother's Day

500

This holiday, observed the last Monday in May, honors fallen soldiers.

Memorial Day

500

What type of food is typically served on July 4th?

BBQ

500

What's celebrated on the 2nd Monday in October?

Columbus Day

500

Which ancient Celtic festival did Halloween originate from?

Samhain

500

What is being dropped on New Year’s Eve in Boise, Idaho?

Potato