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Holidays in the United States

Holidays in the United States. Memorial Day When: Last Monday in May Why: Remember our fallen war soldiers What: Day off Parade BBQ Indianapolis 500. Holidays in the United States. Independence Day When: July 4 Why:

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Holidays in the United States

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  1. Holidays in the United States • Memorial Day • When: • Last Monday in May • Why: • Remember our fallen war soldiers • What: • Day off • Parade • BBQ • Indianapolis 500

  2. Holidays in the United States • Independence Day • When: • July 4 • Why: • The day the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain was signed • What: • Day off • Parades • Concerts with Patriotic music • Fireworks show

  3. Holidays in the United States • Halloween • When: • October 31 • Why: • ??? • What: • No day off • Horror Movies • Haunted House • Trick or Treat • Jack-o-Lantern

  4. Holidays in the United States • Thanksgiving • When: • 4th Thursday in November • Why: • Day of thanksgiving for the harvest • What: • Thursday and Friday day off • Families get together • Turkey meal • American football • Macy’s Day parade

  5. Holidays in the United States • Christmas • When: • December 25 • Why: • Celebrate the birth of Jesus • What: • Day off work; two weeks of break for school • Families get together • Give presents

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