What do you Celebrate

We are a group of second grade students from Alabama. Our class is learning about different celebrations around the world. Below are descriptions of holidays and events many people celebrate in the USA. Please scroll to the bottom, click "Comments", and tell us about a different holiday or event that you celebrate.

Mother's Day and Father's Day:
In America, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are set aside to honor your mother and father. Presents and/or cards are often given to your special parent. Usually the day is dedicated to eating lunch and spending time with your mother or father.

Christmas:
In America, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th to honor the birth of Christ. Also, it is a tradition that on Christmas Eve, children are visited by Santa Claus who brings gifts and toys.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
In America, Martin Luther King Jr., Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.. He was a man who led peaceful protest to help gain Civil Rights for all Americans.

Thanksgiving:
In America, Thanksgiving is celebrated the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day set aside to give thanks for a wonderful year. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims from England who praised and worshipped God for surviving the first year in the New World.

New Year’s Eve:
In America, New Year’s Eve is celebrated December 31st. At 12:00 A.M. , everyone brings in the New Year with parties and fireworks.

Valentine’s Day:
In America, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th. People exchange candy, cards, flowers, or gifts with friends, family and their significant other.

Fourth of July or Independence Day:
In America, Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 to honor the day the American Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain in 1776. Celebrations include barbeques, outdoor picnics, and fireworks.

Easter:
In America, Easter is a day set aside in the Spring to honor the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is also a tradition that children are visited by the Easter Bunny bringing eggs and candy in baskets. Children dye, hide and hunt Easter eggs.

Halloween:
In America, on October 31, children dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. Trick-or-treating is a tradition of children knocking on their neighbors’ door to get candy and other treats. Children also attend parties and carnivals on Halloween.