Understanding Veteran's Day

What is the purpose of Veteran's Day?

• To honor all people who have served in the military

• To celebrate the end of World War I

• To remember soldiers who died in wars

• To have parades and close schools

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When is Veteran's Day celebrated?

• November 11th

• December 25th

• July 4th

• January 1st

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What was Veteran's Day originally called?

• Armistice Day

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

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How is Veteran's Day different from Memorial Day?

• Veteran's Day honors all who served, living or not, while Memorial Day remembers soldiers who died in wars

• Veteran's Day is celebrated with fireworks, while Memorial Day is not

• Veteran's Day is only for living veterans, while Memorial Day is for all veterans

• Veteran's Day is a global holiday, while Memorial Day is only in the U.S.

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What activities are commonly associated with Veteran's Day?

• Parades and visiting memorials

• Fireworks and barbecues

• Gift exchanges and parties

• Costume contests and trick-or-treating

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