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Veterans Day

CalendarZ — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:21:56 +0000

On the 11th of November of every year, Americans celebrate Veterans Day, which is an official public holiday in the United states. The day is dedicated to the military veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Veterans Day falls on the same day as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are public holidays in several countries; celebrating the armistice with Germany during World War I, where egregious hostilities were ceased. Veterans Day was originally celebrated as Armistice Day in the United States, until major veteran organizations requested it to be renamed to Veterans Day in 1954.

Columbus Day

CalendarZ — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 19:06:15 +0000

Columbus Day is a national holiday in several countries of the Americans which commemorates the advent of Christopher Columbus to the Americans on the 12th of October, 1492, according to the Julian calendar. Columbus was an Italian explorer who spent three months in the Atlantic Ocean in an endeavor to find a faster route across the waters to the New World. The discovery of the New World commenced the Columbian Exchange – the reciprocity of goods, culture, and populations betwixt the old and the new world.

Labor Day (September)

CalendarZ — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:57:51 +0000

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States that is dedicated to honoring the contribution of American workers in prospering and strengthening the country. It is typically celebrated annually on the first Monday in September.

Historically, Labor Day was instigated in the late 19th century by the trade union in an endeavor to commemorate workers. Shortly after that, the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor endorsed Labor Day by arranging a parade in the city of New York. In 1887, Labor Day was declared as an official holiday in the state of Oregon – making history as the very first state to recognize Labor Day. It was not until 1894, however, that Labor Day officially became a federal holiday across the entire country.

Independence Day in the United States

CalendarZ — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:51:18 +0000

In the United States, Independence Day –the National Day of the country– is a federal holiday that celebrates the Declaration of Independence of the United States on the 4th of July, 1776. On that day, the thirteen American colonies were declared as independent states; no longer under the reign of the British monarchs.

Independence Day is habitually observed on the 4th of July every year, and it is usually celebrated with fireworks, barbecues, family gatherings, and political speeches. Additionally, several public and private events are held to commemorate the history and traditions of the United States.

Father's Day (Third Sunday in June)

CalendarZ — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:45:11 +0000

Father’s Day is an annual worldwide celebration which honors fathers and their perennial influence in societies. The tradition was purportedly instigated in Monongah, West Virginia in 1907, where a memorial service was held for a group of men who died in a mining accident. Nevertheless, the event was officially propounded by Sonora Dodd –who is accredited as the founder of Father’s Day– in 1909. The day is annually observed on the third Sunday of June in the United States.

Memorial Day in the United States

CalendarZ — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:38:36 +0000

The United States has a federal holiday yclept Memorial Day, which is dedicated to honoring those who died whilst serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Formerly, the day was observed on the 30th of May until 1970. However, nowadays, the day is habitually commemorated annually on the last Monday of May.

Memorial Day unofficially marks the outset of the summer vacation season in the United States, whilst Labor Day is considered as the end of it. Likewise, in Canada, Victoria Day denotes the start of summer, however, it falls one week prior to Memorial Day.

Mother's Day (May)

CalendarZ — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 20:58:23 +0000

Mother’s Day is an international celebration that honors mothers worldwide for their perpetual influence on the society. It is observed on disparate days according to each country. Nonetheless, it is commonly celebrated in either March or May. Mother’s Day is usually commemorated on the second Sunday of May in most countries, whereas most East European countries and most Arab countries celebrate it on the 8th and 21st of March, respectively.

Emancipation Day

CalendarZ — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 20:49:31 +0000

Emancipation Day is a public holiday in the United States which celebrates the eradication of slavery in the state of Texas, and the manumission of enthralled African Americans throughout the erstwhile Confederate States of America.

President's Day

CalendarZ — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 20:31:22 +0000

The third Monday of February is an American federal holiday that celebrates the birthday of the first President of the United States; George Washington. The observance of the holiday occurs betwixt the 15th and 21st of February under the Uniform Federal Holidays Act.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

CalendarZ — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:09:04 +0000

In the United States, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that commemorates the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is habitually celebrated annually on the third Monday of January. The holiday is tantamount to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.