Celebrations

Celebrations January-February

100

This holiday happens on the 1st of January and celebrates the start of a new year.

What is New Year's Day?

200

This holiday is a big deal in New Orleans and involves parades, masks, king's cake and parties. It's name is French for "Fat Tuesday".

What is Mardi Gras?

300

This holiday, celebrated the 3rd Monday in January, remembers a great civil rights leader.

What is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

400

This holiday remembers people like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln who served our country as "Commander-in-Chief".

What is Presidents Day?

500

This holiday occurs on February 14th and is a time when we celebrate love.

What is St. Valentine's Day?

CelebrationsMarch-May

100

This holiday is celebrated on March 17th and honors the Irish culture.

What is St. Patrick's Day?

200

This happens in either late March or early April. Some see it as a time when a bunny brings baskets of eggs, chocolates and candy to children. It is also a religious holiday observed by the Christian community that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.

What is Easter?

300

This holiday honors women who are raising families

What is Mother's Day?

400

On this day we remember people who have served in the military who have died.

What is Memorial Day?

500

This holiday, which occurs on May 5th, celebrates the day the Mexican people came together and won a great victory against the French Army.

What is Cinco De Mayo?

CelebrationsJune-October

100

This holiday recognizes the men who are raising families.

What is Father's Day?

200

This holiday, celebrated on July 4th, remembers the day that America declared its freedom from England in 1776.

What is Independence Day?

300

This day honors all American workers/laborers.

What is Labor Day?

400

This day honors "first responders" and military personnel who helped America when we were attacked by terrorists on 9/11.

What is Patriot's Day?

500

On this holiday, children will dress up in costumes and go door to door asking for candy. They will often say "Trick-or-Treat".

What is Halloween?

Celebrations November-December

100

This holiday honors anyone who has served our country in the armed forces.

What is Veteran's Day?

200

On this day we give thanks for many things. We also remember how the Native Americans helped the pilgrims during their first winter in the "New World".

What is Thanksgiving Day?

300

This holiday is celebrated by the Jewish community for 8 days and nights. It happens in December just before Christmas.

What is Hanukkah?

400

This Holiday is often marked by a guy in a red suit who climbs down chimneys to deliver presents to good boys and girls. It is also a religious holiday celebrated by the Christian community that marks the birth of Jesus.

What is Christmas?

500

This holiday begins on December 26th and lasts until January 1st. It celebrates the cultural heritage and traditional values of the African American community.

What is Kwaanza?