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Independence Day		We celebrate every year on July 4th to honor the document written in 1776 to declare our American independence. The congress met overlooked by Thomas Jefferson, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on this day to create a standard for what is important for our leaders and citizens of the United States. All member of the Committee had to sign the document for it to be official.
Labor Day		Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day of honor.

Easter

The ancient Saxons celebrated the return of spring with an uproarious festival commemorating their goddess of offspring and of springtime, Eastre. When the second-century Christian missionaries encountered the tribes of the north with their pagan celebrations, they do what Christian missionaries have always done; they attempted to convert them to Christianity. As it happened, the pagan festival of Eastre occurred at the same time of year as the Christian observance of the Resurrection of Christ. Today we celebrate Easter with coloring eggs, going to brunch, and the Easter bunny delivering candy to children.

*Activity, homework and quiz on Winter/Fall holiday page.