Vocabulary
A large, special meal, often for a celebration
What is a FEAST
The night in December when Americans celebrate with fireworks and noisemakers
What is NEW YEAR'S EVE
To go out and celebrate in a lively way
What is PAINT THE TOWN RED
This holiday is about candy and costumes
What is HALLOWEEN
He brings gifts to good boys and girls
Who is SANTA CLAUS
A belief in luck or supernatural causes
What is SUPERSTITION
This day in February is when Americans wait to find out when winter will end
What is GROUNDHOG'S DAY
To have a great time at an event
What is HAVE A BLAST
This holiday celebrates freedom with spectacular fireworks displays
What is INDEPENDENCE DAY or 4TH OF JULY
They are an almost universal symbol of love
What are RED ROSES
A speech or raising of glasses to celebrate something
What is a TOAST
This holiday is represented with hearts, chocolate and roses
What is VALENTINE'S DAY
Wearing very fancy or elegant clothes
What is DRESSED TO THE NINES
This family holiday celebrates gratitude with an all-day feast
What is THANKSGIVING
They ride on brooms and wear pointy hats
What are WITCHES
To honor or remember an event or person
What is COMMEMORATE
This wild celebration takes place the day before Easter season (LENT) begins
What is MARDI GRAS
To be the center of attention at an event
What is STEAL THE SHOW
This holiday honors workers and marks the end of summer
What is LABOR DAY
These are decorated and hidden for children to find
What are EASTER EGGS
Representing something larger or deeper in meaning
What is SYMBOLIC
This holiday honors those who have fought in wars and typically signals the beginning of summer
What is MEMORIAL DAY
All the extra decorations or fancy elements of a celebration
What is ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES
This holiday has only been celebrated for a few years and it marks the day slaves were notified of being set free after the Civil War
What is JUNETEENTH
They are symbols of good luck and St. Patrick's Day
What are FOUR LEAF CLOVERS