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1. Native American Pow-Wows

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   A Pow-Wow is a large social gathering of Native American tribes and individuals.

2. Hispanic Heritage Month

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   Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year.

3. Memorial Day

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   Memorial Day is a holiday to honor the men and womn who have died in wars or in the service of their country.

4. 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.

5. President's Day

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   This federal holiday is formally called "Washington's Birthday" and is celebrated on the third Monday in February.

6. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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   Asian Pacific American Heritage Month originated with a congressional bill.

7. PBS Learning Media

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   PBS LearningMedia™ is the go-to destination for instant access to tens of thousands of classroom-ready, digital resources including videos, games, audio clips, photos, lesson plans, and more!

8. Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A.

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   This book discusses the ten federally-recognized holidays in the United States, as well as many celebratory days. Download as an e-book or as individual PDF chapters.

9. Independence Day

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   Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4 because on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, officially breaking bonds with England and forming a new independent nation, the United States of America.

10. New Years Eve

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    In the United States, people begin celebrating the New Year on December 31, New Years Eve.

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