holidays for slideshare

January 1st- New years Day

Third Monday of January- MLK Day

January 20th- Inauguration day (Every 4 Years)

Third Monday in Feb- Washington’s birthday (President’s Day)

Last Monday in May- Memorial Day

July 4th- Independence Day

First Monday in September- Labor Day

Second Monday of October- Columbus Day

November 11th- Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November- Thanksgiving

December 25th- Christmas

Federal Holiday- A holiday that the government

recognizes. All government-run offices are

closed these days.

New Years Day

Many people make new years resolutions at

the start of the year.

In some places there are

events called Polar Plunge.

People run into icy waters to

start the New Year.

Martin LutherKing Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr.

was a civil rights activist

and we celebrate his

progress towards

equality.

Presidents DayA day we celebrate our Presidents!

George Washington’s B-Day

Inauguration DayEvery four years, we celebrate (or

mourn) whoever is sworn into

office as the president of the USA.

Memorial Day

Independence Day

This is a day we

celebrate our

independence from

Great Britain. We

celebrate by having

BBQ’s, parades, and

lighting off fireworks.

Lighting off fireworks

Christopher Columbus

“discovered” America on

October 12th, 1492.

Christmas

Good Friday

Easter

Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a Jewish Holiday celebrated in

December.

Kwanzaa

This is a holiday

celebrating African

culture and traditions

during the Christmas

season. The festivals

last 1 week.

Valentines DayThis day is a day to spend with

your loved ones :) In the United

States, many people give small

gifts, flowers, cards, or do

something special for the people

they care about.

Groundhogs DayEvery year in

Punxsutawney,

Pennsylvania, the people

ask a groundhog if winter

is over. If the groundhog

sees his shadow, there

will be 6 more weeks of

winter!

Mardi Gras

April Fools Day

This is a fun holiday. Many people

play tricks on their friends.

Earth Day

Arbor Day is a day where

some people plant a tree in

their yards or in approved

places like parks and gardens.

Cinco de Mayo

Mothers Day

Mothers Day is a day that we

celebrate Moms! Typically we buy

our mothers gifts and flowers.

Syttende Mai

This holiday is celebrated mostly in a

neighborhood in Seattle. It is Norwegian

Independence Day. There is a parade there

every year!

Fathers Day

Fathers Day is a day to celebrate

Dad. We typically buy my dad

tools or a gift.

Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor is a Day that we

remember those who died in

Hawaii at Pearl Harbor when the

Japanese surprise attacked the

USA in 1942.

What are some other holidays that you

celebrate here in Spain?

What is your favorite holiday?

What do you do on holidays here?

If you could create a holiday of your

own, what would it be?