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What holiday is America’s birthday?

Independence Day

100

Who was the first president of the United States?

George Washington

100

What food do families often eat on Thanksgiving?

Turkey

100

When is Independence Day?

July 4th

100

What do people do in parades on Independence Day?

Wave flags, march, and play music

200

What holiday honors workers in September?

Labor Day

200

Who is honored on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

Martin Luther King Jr. 

200

What do people light on Christmas trees?

Lights and ornaments

200

When do we celebrate Labor Day?

September

200

What do communities do on Memorial Day to honor soldiers?

Place flowers on graves, hold ceremonies, have parades

300

What holiday remembers when the last enslaved people learned they were free?

Juneteenth

300

Who do we celebrate on President's Day? 

All of the presidents!

300

What do people watch on New Year’s Eve to celebrate?

Fireworks

300

When is Memorial Day celebrated?

May

300

What do people often do at Thanksgiving to show gratitude?

Have a meal, share what they are thankful for

400

What holiday honors those who died while serving in the military?

Memorial Day

400

Who signed the Emancipation Proclamation that freed enslaved people?

Abraham Lincoln

400

What flower is a symbol of Memorial Day?

Poppy

400

What month is Veteran's Day celebrated?

November

400

How do people honor veterans on Veterans Day?

Thank them, parades/ceremonies

500

What two holidays are in November?

Veterans Day and Thanksgiving

500

Who do we celebrate for "finding America"

Christopher Columbus

500

What do people do on Election Day?

Vote 

500

What day in June is Juneteenth Celebrated?

June 19th

500

How do families celebrate Christmas?

Have food, go caroling, give gifts, go to church