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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