by: erin k. holiday timeline 3/26/09 3 rd grade. january 1 was first celebrated 2000 b.c. new years...
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By: Erin K.
Holiday Timeline
3/26/09 3rd Grade
January 1
Was first celebrated 2000 B.C.
New Years Day
M.L.K Jr. day3rd Monday in January
Is to honor a non-violent change.
Presidents Day
3rd Monday in Feb.
Is to celebrate Washington’s and Lincoln’s Birthday.
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
Is to honor soldiers.
Flag Day
June 14
Is to Honor Old Glory.Public buildings had to fly flag.
Independence Day
July 1
Declaration of Independence approved.America’s B-Day.
Labor Day1st Monday in September
Is to give workers a break.1st celebrated only in New York.
Columbus Day
2nd Monday in October
Is to celebrate Columbus Landing in Bahamas.
Veteran’s DayNovember 11th
Is to honor those who have fought in the war.Became a federal holiday in 1938.
Thanksgiving
Last Thursday In November
It started as a thanks to God.
Christmas
December 25th
Celebrates Jesus’ birth.Celebrated for more then 16,oo years.
The End
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