Holidays in America

The picture shows a man who is being thanked today for serving America, especially in war. What is this holiday?

• Memorial Day

• Thanksgiving

• Veteran’s Day

• Mardi Gras

This is a picture of a national celebration. Why do we celebrate this holiday?

• To get a day off work

• To show our thanks to soldiers who have died for America

• To thank our parents for helping us

• To go around the table and say what we are thankful for

What do we celebrate on this holiday? (2.1A)

• The United States becoming an independent country.

• U.S. citizens having good jobs.

• The Pilgrims coming to America.

• Saying what we are thankful for.

Americans celebrate the holidays with language, clothing, music and __________. (2.12A)

• Food

• Sleep

• Technology

• Weather

What is the celebration that celebrates the freedom and bravery of the Mexican army.

• Cinco de Mayo

• Thanksgiving

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

On ________________, Americans remember early settlers who were thankful for the first harvest.

• Thanksgiving

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Memorial Day

The ________________ is celebrated with a parade that blends American and Chinese cultures together.

• Chinese New Year

• Thanksgiving

• Independence Day

• Halloween

The ________________ festival is in Louisiana where people listen to jazz music and clap and cheer.

• Mardi Gras

• Thanksgiving

• Independence Day

• Halloween

____________________ celebrates the end of slavery in America.

• Juneteenth

• Thanksgiving

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

Where did Cinco De Mayo begin?

• England

• Disneyland

• Mexico

• Canada