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national holidays usa american holidays american holidays is an introductory survey of the historical and social background of american holidays. people in every culture celebrate holidays. although the word "holiday" literally means "holy day," most american holidays are not religious, but commemorative in nature and origin. because the nation is blessed with rich ethnic heritage it is possible to trace some of the american holidays to diverse cultural sources and traditions, but all holidays have taken on a distinctively american flavor. in the united states, the word "holiday" is synonymous with "celebration!" in the strict sense, there are no federal (national) holidays in the united states. each of the 50 states has jurisdiction over its holidays. in practice, however, most states observe the federal ("legal or public") holidays, even though the president and congress can legally designate holidays only for federal government employees. the following ten holidays per year are …

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washington, d.c., to hear king say: "i have a dream that one day on the red hills of georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveholders will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood....i have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." not long afterwards the u.s. congress passed laws prohibiting discrimination in voting, education, employment, housing, and public accommodations. the world was shocked when dr. king was assassinated in 1968. ever since, special memorial services have marked his birthday on january 15. by vote of congress, the third monday of every january, beginning in 1986, is now a federal holiday in dr. king's honor. presidents' day until the mid-1970s, the february 22 birthday of george …

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n the service of their country. in many communities, special ceremonies are held in cemeteries or at monuments for the war dead by veterans of military services. some hold parades and others hold memorial services or special programs in churches, schools or other public meeting places. memorial day is not limited to honor only those americans from the armed forces. it is also a day for personal remembrance. families and individuals honor the memories of their loved ones who have died. church services, visits to the cemetery, flowers on graves or even silent tribute mark the day with dignity and solemnity. on memorial day, the president or vice president of the united states gives a speech and lays a wreath on the tombs. members of the armed forces shoot a rifle salute in the air. veterans and families come to lay their own wreaths and say prayers. it is a …

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s and fireworks. the flying of the american flag (which also occurs on memorial day and other holidays) is widespread. on july 4, 1976, the 200th anniversary of the declaration of independence was marked by grand festivals across the nation. independence day 2001 commemorated the 225th anniversary of the signing of the u.s. declaration of independence. labor day this holiday, which always is observed on the first monday of september has been a federal holiday since 1894, but was observed in some places before that day as a result of a campaign by an early organization of workers called the knights of labor. its purpose is to honor the nation's working people. in many cities the day is marked by parades of working people representing the labor unions. most americans consider labor day the end of the summer, and the beaches and other popular resort areas are packed with people …

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d, during which they may travel long distances to visit family and friends. the holiday dates back to 1621, the year after the puritans arrived in massachusetts, determined to practice their dissenting religion without interference. after a rough winter, in which about half of them died, they turned for help to neighboring indians, who taught them how to plant corn and other crops. the next fall's bountiful harvest inspired the pilgrims to give thanks by holding a feast. the thanksgiving feast became a national tradition — not only because so many other americans have found prosperity but also because the pilgrims' sacrifices for their freedom still captivate the imagination. to this day, thanksgiving dinner almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, pumpkin pie. before the meal begins, families or friends usually pause to give thanks for their blessings, including the …

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national holidays usa american holidays american holidays is an introductory survey of the historical and social background of american holidays. people in every culture celebrate holidays. although the word "holiday" literally means "holy day," most american holidays are not religious, but commemorative in nature and origin. because the nation is blessed with rich ethnic heritage it is possible to trace some of the american holidays to diverse cultural sources and traditions, but all holidays have taken on a distinctively american flavor. in the united states, the word "holiday" is synonymous with "celebration!" in the strict sense, there are no federal (national) holidays in the united states. each of the 50 states has jurisdiction over its holidays. in practice, however, most …

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