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H O L I D A Y S I N S E P T E M B E R & O C T O B E R
Labor Day
Labor Day is observed as a legal holiday on the first Monday in September throughout the United States.
Labor Dayis a holiday honoring the working people. Labor organizations sponsor various celebrations, but for most people it is a day of rest and recreation. It also has become a symbol of the end of summer.The first Labor Day parade was in New York City on September 5, 1882
Patriot Day
It is observed on September 11th.
Patriot Day was signed into law on December 18, 2001 as a day to rememberthose who lost their lives in the terrorists attacks on our country.
On Patriot Day, Americans should fly their flags at half-staff and observe a moment of silence to honor those individuals wholost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks.
Columbus Day
On October 12, 1492, Italian navigator Christopher Columbus landed in the New World. Although most other nations of theAmericas observe this holiday on October 12,
in the United States it takes place on the second Monday in October.
The discovery of America happened before dawn, on October 12, 1492, when the lookout ofthe "Pinta" shouted "Tierra! Tierra!" This happy news came when the dauntless explorer was almost ready to give in to his men's demands that he turn back and give up the expedition.
HalloweenHalloween is celebrated on October 31st in the United States.
Halloween is a favorite family celebration – a time for traditions such as dressing in costumes, trick-or-treating around theneighborhood, and carving pumpkins. American children dress up in funny or scary costumes and go "trick or treating". The neighbors are expected to respond by giving them small treats. Adults may also dress incostume for Halloween parties.
The name "Halloween" comes from the Christian tradition. It is derived from "All Hallow's Eve." October 31st is the eve of All Hallows day, better known as All...
Labor Day
Labor Day is observed as a legal holiday on the first Monday in September throughout the United States.
Labor Dayis a holiday honoring the working people. Labor organizations sponsor various celebrations, but for most people it is a day of rest and recreation. It also has become a symbol of the end of summer.The first Labor Day parade was in New York City on September 5, 1882
Patriot Day
It is observed on September 11th.
Patriot Day was signed into law on December 18, 2001 as a day to rememberthose who lost their lives in the terrorists attacks on our country.
On Patriot Day, Americans should fly their flags at half-staff and observe a moment of silence to honor those individuals wholost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks.
Columbus Day
On October 12, 1492, Italian navigator Christopher Columbus landed in the New World. Although most other nations of theAmericas observe this holiday on October 12,
in the United States it takes place on the second Monday in October.
The discovery of America happened before dawn, on October 12, 1492, when the lookout ofthe "Pinta" shouted "Tierra! Tierra!" This happy news came when the dauntless explorer was almost ready to give in to his men's demands that he turn back and give up the expedition.
HalloweenHalloween is celebrated on October 31st in the United States.
Halloween is a favorite family celebration – a time for traditions such as dressing in costumes, trick-or-treating around theneighborhood, and carving pumpkins. American children dress up in funny or scary costumes and go "trick or treating". The neighbors are expected to respond by giving them small treats. Adults may also dress incostume for Halloween parties.
The name "Halloween" comes from the Christian tradition. It is derived from "All Hallow's Eve." October 31st is the eve of All Hallows day, better known as All...
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