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Today in Social studies we are learning...
Various community, state, and national celebrations

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Veterans Day
Veterans Day – On this holiday we remember the soldiers who lost their life in war We celebrate this holiday on November 11 all over the U.S.A.
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day – On this holiday we remember the soldiers who lost their life in war. We celebrate this holiday on the last Monday in May.
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Independence Day
Independence Day– We celebrate this holiday because it marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving– This holiday celebrates giving thanks, the holiday is associated with a variety of traditions such as feasts, religious services, family gathering; celebrated the fourth Thursday in November.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day-Celebrates the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. We celebrate this on January 15.
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New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve- We celebrate this holiday on December 31 to remember the previous year and welcome the new one.
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Multiple Choice
Which option best explains Veteran's Day?
This holiday honors military veterans and citizens who have served in the military.
We celebrate the end of a year and the start of a new one on this day.
We celebrate this holiday because it marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
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Multiple Choice
Which option best explains Independence Day?
This holiday celebrates giving thanks
We celebrate this holiday because it marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
This holiday honors military veterans and citizens who have served in the military.
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Multiple Choice
Which option best describes New Year's Eve?
This holiday honors military veterans and citizens who have served in the military.
On this holiday we remember the soldiers who lost their life in war.
We celebrate this holiday on December 31 to remember the previous year and welcome the new one.
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Multiple Choice
Which option best describes Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Celebrates the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. We celebrate this on January 15.
This holiday honors military veterans and citizens who have served in the military.
This holiday celebrates giving thanks.
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Multiple Choice
Which option best describes Memorial Day?
This holiday is the day of giving thanks.
This holiday honors those who served in the military.
On this holiday we remember the soldiers who lost their life in war.
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Multiple Choice
Which option best describes Thanksgiving Day?
We celebrate this holiday on December 31 to remember the previous year and welcome the new one.
A day of giving thanks, often celebrated with a feast.
We celebrate this holiday because it marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Multiple Choice
Which option best describes Memorial Day?
This holiday is the day of giving thanks.
This holiday honors those who served in the military.
On this holiday we remember the soldiers who lost their life in war.
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Various community, state, and national celebrations

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