History of Holidays
What is the oldest federal holiday in the U.S.?
Independence Day
What food is commonly eaten on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
On what date is Independence Day celebrated?
July 4th
What is the name of the person who delivers presents on Christmas?
Santa Claus
What fruit is used to make jack-o’-lanterns on Halloween?
Pumpkin
Which holiday was signed into law in 1938 to honor the military?
Veterans Day, originally Armistice Day
What do many Americans do at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Watch the ball drop in Times Square, kiss, make resolutions
What federal holiday falls on the last Monday of May?
Memorial Day
Which bird is commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
Turkey
Which holiday is known as "the unofficial start of summer"?
Memorial Day
In what year did Thanksgiving officially become a federal holiday?
1863
What is a common way to celebrate Independence Day?
Fireworks, barbecues, parades
Which holiday is observed on the third Monday of January?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
What is the main symbol of the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square?
The ball drop
What was the last holiday added to the federal calendar?
Juneteenth, in 2021
Labor Day was established to honor what group of people?
Workers/Laborers
Which holiday is often associated with parades featuring Irish culture?
St. Patrick’s Day
In which month is Veterans Day observed?
November
Who is known for signing the Emancipation Proclamation, which led to the creation of Juneteenth?
Abraham Lincoln
Which holiday is sometimes referred to as "Turkey Day"?
Thanksgiving
Which holiday was first recognized as a national day of mourning in 1865?
Memorial Day, originally Decoration Day
What is a common tradition for Americans on Memorial Day?
Visiting cemeteries and placing flags on graves of fallen soldiers
What was the original date of Washington’s Birthday before it became Presidents' Day?
February 22nd
What is the official flower of Memorial Day?
Red poppy
Which federal holiday celebrates workers and is observed on the first Monday of September?
Labor Day