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spring (March –
April)
Some people stay home from work or
school on the preceding Friday (Good
Friday). On Easter Sunday, Christian
families attend church and gather for
traditional meals. (In addition, many
Americans enjoy buying chocolate
Easter bunnies, candy eggs, and jelly
beans. There are Easter egg hunts, and
children color Easter eggs.)
Mother’s Day Second Sunday in
May
The extended family gathers; mothers
and grandmothers receive cards and
gifts.
Memorial Day Last Monday in
May
This day honors all who have died in
war. Schools and all government
offices and businesses are closed.
Father’s Day Third Sunday in
June
Families gather; fathers and
grandfathers receive cards and gifts.
Independence Day July 4 The day the American colonies
declared independence from England
is celebrated with parades, picnics,
barbecues, and fireworks.
Labor Day First Monday in
September
This is usually the final summer
vacation before school begins. People
go on picnics and have outdoor
parties with family and friends. A
holiday commemorating the efforts of
working people.
Columbus Day October 12 This holiday celebrates the day
Christopher Columbus discovered
America. Schools, banks, and post 
                   spring (March – Some people stay home from work or
                   April)             school on the preceding Friday (Good
                                      Friday). On Easter Sunday, Christian
                                      families attend church and gather for
                                      traditional meals. (In addition, many
                                      Americans enjoy buying chocolate
                                      Easter bunnies, candy eggs, and jelly
                                      beans. There are Easter egg hunts, and
                                      children color Easter eggs.)
Mother’s Day       Second Sunday in The extended family gathers; mothers
                   May                and grandmothers receive cards and
                                      gifts.
Memorial Day       Last Monday in This day honors all who have died in
                   May                war. Schools and all government
                                      offices and businesses are closed.
Father’s Day       Third Sunday in Families         gather;      fathers      and
                   June               grandfathers receive cards and gifts.
Independence Day   July 4             The day the American colonies
                                      declared independence from England
                                      is celebrated with parades, picnics,
                                      barbecues, and fireworks.
Labor Day          First Monday in This is usually the final summer
                   September          vacation before school begins. People
                                      go on picnics and have outdoor
                                      parties with family and friends. A
                                      holiday commemorating the efforts of
                                      working people.
Columbus Day       October 12         This     holiday    celebrates    the   day
                                      Christopher        Columbus      discovered
                                      America. Schools, banks, and post

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