Holidays in America One of the most significant holidays is Independence Day – the Fourth of July.

Independence Day One of the most significant holidays is Independence Day – the Fourth of July. This is the date the colonists declared independence from Great Britian. On July 4, 1776, the occasion was marked with the ringing of church bells and firing of cannons. Today, Americans celebrate with fireworks, parades, and family picnics. http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/declarationofindependence/

Martin Luther King Day The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the slain civil rights leader. January 15th http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/martinlutherkingjr/

Lincoln’s Birthday Lincoln’s Birthday- the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln, who was responsible for ending slavery in the United States. February 12

Washington’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday- Birthday of the general who led our forces in the American Revolution and later became the first President February 22 http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/georgewashington/

Memorial Day A holiday developed after the Civil War to honor the nation’s war dead. Celebrated on the last Monday in May. May

Labor Day Celebrated on the first Monday in September, it honors working people. September

Veteran’s Day Anniversary marking the end of World War I. A day when America honors those who fought in past wars September 11

Thanksgiving Marks the thanks the Pilgrims gave after surviving their first year in the New World November