Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A.

Cover of the Celebrate publication
Celebrate! Holidays In The U.S.A. discusses the ten federally-recognized holidays in the United States, as well as many celebratory days such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day that are commonly celebrated. There is also a section addressing four recognition months that are commonly acknowledged in the USA: Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month.




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Federal Holidays
Read about the ten holidays that celebrated in the United States: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
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Celebratory Days
In addition to the ten federal holidays, there are many celebratory days such as Valentine's Day, Halloween and Mother's Day that are commonly recognized in schools and communities in the U.S. Read about these holidays and the different ways in which they are celebrated.
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Recognition Months
In the United States, specific days, weeks, or months can be dedicated to a particular cause, movement, or issue. This is done in order to get people interested in or aware of that issue. Read about four of the most widely celebrated recognition months in the U.S.