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1. Columbus Day

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   Columbus Day is a legal federal holiday that commemorates the first voyage of Christopher Columbus, who sailed west from Spain in 1492 and reached the islands of present day Bahamas.

2. Thanksgiving Day

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   Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. It is a day to gather with family and friends and enjoy a traditional meal. Learn about the history of this holiday and how people celebrate it today.

3. Christmas

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   Christmas is a joyful holiday of Christian origin that is recognized by many people in the United States.

4. Earth Day and Arbor Day

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   Both Arbor Day and Earth Day focus on the environment.

5. Graduation

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   Graduation ceremonies celebrate the completion of one part of a person's education.

6. Flag Day

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   National Flags are not merely symbols of a country; their colors and designs convey past history and future goals.

7. Juneteenth

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   Juneteenth is the oldest celebration in the nation to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.

8. Halloween

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   Halloween orginated, in part, as a celebration connected with evil spirits and the dead.

9. Birthdays and Anniversaries

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   Anniversary celebrations are those that commemorate a particular date or past event. Birthdays are also celebrated in a variety of ways in the United States.

10. Black History Month

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    Black History Month is celebrated in February.

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