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Groundhog Day
A groundhog pops its head out of its burrow. The first Groundhog Day took place on February 2, 1887. It has been celebrated every year since in Punxsuntawney (puhnk•suh•taw•nee), Pennsylvania. The groundhog’s name is Punxsuntawney Phil. Every February 2, Phil … Continue reading
Black History Month
The Civil Rights movement is an important part of African American history. This photo shows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leading a civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in March 1965. Since 1976, February has been celebrated as … Continue reading
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
On the third Monday in January, people in the United States observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. It is a national holiday that honors an important leader of the Civil Rights movement in the United States. Many communities celebrate … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday that gives Americans time to give thanks, enjoy gatherings of family and friends, and join in holiday meals. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of each November. In 1620, the Pilgrims sailed from England … Continue reading
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Veterans Day
Marchers in a New York City Veterans Day parade held American flags and large, poster-sized images of men and women who had served in the U.S. military. Veterans Day is observed on November 11 each year to honor all veterans … Continue reading