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    American Holidays

    New Years Day
    January 1

     

    January 1st, The celebration of the new year is the oldest of all holidays. It was first observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago.Traditions of the season include the making of New Year's resolutions.  Popular modern resolutions might include the promise to lose weight or quit smoking. 

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Day  
    January 19

    It is a time for the nation to remember the injustices that Dr. King fought. A time to remember his fight for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples. A time to remember the message of change through nonviolence.
    Learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.- A brief biographical sketch.
    Learn about the Africana Studies Program at UT.
    Learn about the Multicultural Student Center

    Valentine's Day  
    February 14

     

    Learn more about Valentine's Day.
    It is a day honoring love and lovers and is celebrated on February 14th.

    St. Patrick's Day
    March 17

     

    		 Learn about St. Patrick's Day.
    It is a day that honors St. Patrick in the Christian church. St. Patrick was from Ireland.  Everyone on this day wears green, if you remember, and everyone is considered to be Irish. 

       Easter
       April 11

     

     

    		 Learn about Easter
    Easter is the time of springtime festivals, a time to welcome back flowers and the sun to Toledo, Ohio.
    Easter day is a time for Christians to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.
    You will see chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, and colored eggs in the stores honoring this Springtime celebration.

    Memorial Day
           May 26

     

     


    Learn More About Memorial Day
    It is a day where we remember our ancestors, our family members, our loved ones, our neighbors, and our friends who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
    You will see people visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of American fallen heroes or by flying the US Flag at half-staff until noon.

    Independence Day
    July 4


     


    Independence Day celebrates the birthday of the United States of America. Founded on July 4th 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 
    You will hear a great deal of patriotic music, see fireworks displays across Toledo, and eat traditional summer American type foods such as hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill, apple pie, and watermelon.

    Labor Day
    September 1 

     


    Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

    Halloween
    October 31

     
    Learn  about Halloween
    Halloween is the time of Ghosts, Goblins, Gravestones and Graveyards.  Of Witches and Warlocks and Scary Black Cats. And Candy Corn, Jelly Apples, Pumpkins and Bats.
    Halloween is celebrated the 31st of October.

    Veteran's Day
    November 11


          

    Learn about Veteran's Day.
    The 11th of November marked the end of World War I, and to commemorate this date, Veteran's Day was founded.
    It is a day for the cause for peace and to remember American Veterans.

    Thanksgiving
    November 27

     

     

    		 Learn about the Thanksgiving
    Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer thanks, of family gatherings and holiday meals. The food we commonly eat at Thanksgiving is turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. 
    Celebrated the 4th Thursday of November

    Christmas
    December 25

     

     

     

    		 Learn about the Christmas
    Christmas is a time for Families, Fun, and Festivities! A time of family gatherings and holiday meals. A celebration of the birth of the Christ child. A time for Santa, stars, and singing carolers. A time for ornaments, gifts, and twinkling lights. Of sleigh rides, hot cocoa, and gingerbread cookies
    Celebrated the 25th of December
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