1. Holiday Quiz
Brandon A. English

2. This is called “Mardi Gras” (mar-dee-graw)
It is a festival that takes place only in Louisiana, Brandon’s home state. They have parades, parties, dances, music, food, drinks, and more!

3. The people try to get bead necklaces and other goods that are thrown from the parade floats.

4. Christmas. Always on December 25th
Christmas! Always on December 25th. Here is a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments, gifts underneath, and stockings hung on the mantle over the fireplace. The idea is that “Santa Claus” will come on Christmas Eve and fill them up.

5. It is said that Santa lives at the North Pole near his toy workshop, with Mrs. Santa Claus, his elves, and magical reindeer who can fly.

7. Thanksgiving Day in the USA is always on the 4th Thursday of November
Thanksgiving Day in the USA is always on the 4th Thursday of November. The main parts of this day are big meals, American football, and parades. Turkey is common, as well as various pies.

8. Help Me!!!

9. Halloween falls on October 31st every year
Halloween falls on October 31st every year. Although it is a “holiday,” it is not a “national” holiday, so no one gets to take off from work or school.

10. Children (along with some adults) dress up as various characters and go out “trick-or-treating” door-to-door, hoping to get some good candy or treats.

11. The idea is that if someone didn’t give them a treat, then they would pull a “trick” on them. However, it is uncommon for people to actually do this. During this time, many also like to watch horror or scary films.

12. These people are wearing costumes, which can represent historical, modern, or fictional people or characters.

13. This represents Independence Day in the USA.
It is the day used to celebrate the “breaking off” from England as its government and leadership.

14. This is an artist’s idea of what it looked like for soldiers to fight the British during the colonial era.

15. These are called clovers (or shamrocks)
These are called clovers (or shamrocks). They say it’s lucky if you find a four-leaf clover. This image shows many, but this is typically impossible to find!

16. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in the US and is mostly an excuse to party, eat, & drink a lot of beer.

19. This is a cemetery, or graveyard (not tombs)
This is a cemetery, or graveyard (not tombs). They are for soldiers who died in the service of the US.

20. This holiday is at the beginning of summer
This holiday is at the beginning of summer. Though it is a call to remember soldiers who died fighting, most will also cook outside and have parties.

22. Labor basically means “work,” so this is a day to remember workers
Labor basically means “work,” so this is a day to remember workers. It is also a great excuse to do some other things, as well!

24. Cooking out, grilling, or bar-b-q in the back yard, these are very popular for Labor Day.

27. This day, like Christmas, is celebrated by people who are religious, as well as those who aren’t. Various activities are common, and even many religious people do some of the same things that “secular,” or non-religious people, do.
Easter

28. Easter is always on a Sunday but is chosen differently every year
Easter is always on a Sunday but is chosen differently every year. It is typically between winter and spring time. Many people go to their churches on this day.

29. Painting, hiding, and then finding boiled eggs is a common activity for the family. Some places also offer public Easter egg hunts, along with other games.

30. In America, fireworks are not allowed to be used at just any time or place. Typically, the only proper times are Independence Day or New Year’s Eve.

31. Common activities are parties, countdown to the new year, champagne, fireworks….

32. …and even a kiss at midnight! (if one isn’t a single dog!)

34. This, like some other holidays, is celebrated in many countries around the world.

35. A woman expecting a baby is called “pregnant,” because she is pregnant (expecting a baby soon).

38. Father’s Day is also a worldwide day, though it seems to have been given less attention than Mother’s Day. Still, it is equally important and popular in the US.

40. This is a famous picture of US soldiers raising the flag in Iwojima, Japan, during WWII. It is a famous picture that is used to stir up feelings.

41. These men served in the US military many years ago
These men served in the US military many years ago. They are called veterans, or “vets” for short. Any man who has served can be called a vet.

42. Veteran’s Day is a day to honor and thank our soldiers who are serving or have served.

43. Single Dog’s Day?

44. This is the most popular and special day for couples, whether they are boyfriend and girlfriend or married.

45. Typically, a romantic dinner date, along with flowers, gifts, or chocolates, are common.

46. It falls on February 14th every year.

47. Cards are very popular in the US, and they have them for every single holiday or reason! You can find cards for people who lost a family member (death) or even a pet!

48. President’s Day is basically known for shops having sales, especially furniture or bedding.

49. Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, former presidents of the United States.

50. Ulysses S. Grant, whose face is on the $50 bill
Ulysses S. Grant, whose face is on the $50 bill. This is the only president I’m interested in, as he is also money. Haha!

51. We are told that Christopher Columbus sailed to the Americas and made connections with the natives.

52. We have a special day once a year to celebrate this, but many people want to change it, due to horrible things that Columbus and his men did.

54. This is a depiction of what it was like for the native people after Columbus arrived.

56. Martin Luther King Jr. was a famous and influential man for both peace and human rights. This day is widely known and his memory is celebrated by many.

57. There are many quotes from MLK but this one is a favorite: