Holidays In the US
At the start of the
year (January 1st) we have New Year’s Eve. At midnight
on that night we shoot fireworks and watch a ball drop on TV. We get 2 days off
for this holiday. It’s only 2 days because it’s a continuation of
Christmas break.
Christmas is one of the most joyous holidays around the world. For Christmas a Man named Santa Claus comes down your chimney and gives presents. Christmas is Christian celebration. Many people decorate a tree with a bunch of lights and ornaments.
Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates family,
community and culture. It is celebrated from 26 December thru 1 January; its
origins are in the first harvest celebrations of Africa from which it takes its
name. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which
means "first fruits" in Swahili, a Pan-African language which is the
most widely spoken African language.
Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights, starting on the 25th of
Kislev on the Hebrew calendar (which is November-December on the calendar
most of us use). In
Hebrew, the word "Hanukkah" means "dedication." You light
1 candle a day on a menorah. The children play a game called Dradle.
On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and Democracy was
born. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration
of Independence. On 4th
of July we
shoot fire works for fun, and have family picnics and other events..
Halloween is celebrated on October 31. Children we go out Trick
or Treating. They dress
up in costumes and knock on peoples doors. The people then give the children
candy.
Veteran's Day is celebrated on November 11th each year. After World War 1
(November 11, 1918) ended and the treaty of Versailles was signed. Our
government declared this as a day to remember the sacrifices made by our
veterans.
Each year on the third Monday of January schools, federal offices, post
office and banks across America close as we celebrate the birth, the
life and the dream
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King fought against prejudice and racism
in our country.
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