Презентация на тему Celebrations of Various American Cultures

various American cultures (i.e., Independence Day, Columbus Day, Native

American or American Indian Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, or Thanksgiving).

independence from Britain and Democracy was born. Every day

thousands leave their homeland to come to the "land of the free and the home of the brave" so they can begin their American Dream.

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nation made up of dynamic people. Each year on

July 4, Americans celebrate that freedom and independence with barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings.
Happy Birthday, America!

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of America by Europeans took place on October 12,

1792 in New York City.

as "Columbus Day" and in 1971, President Nixon declared

the second Monday of October a national holiday.

a day of remembrance for those who have died

in our nation's service.

built homes in the wilderness, they had raised enough

crops to keep them alive during the long coming winter, they were at peace with their Indian neighbors. They had beaten the odds and it was time to celebrate.

America, were fleeing religious persecution in their native England.

In 1609 a group of Pilgrims left England for the religious freedom.

festivals.  To early Christians, it commemorates the birth of

the Christ Child. 

a conglomeration of different traditions from many different origins. 

Santa Claus, Carols, St. Nicholas, Yule Logs, Candles, Colored Lights, Christmas Cards, Christmas Trees, etc. all have different roots which are now blended into a single new tradition.

Montana, traveled on horseback four thousand miles soliciting the

aid of governors for a holiday honoring the American Indians.  He presented his proposal to a group of governors in Washington DC on December 14, 1914 where it was adopted by 24 states. 

Native American Day

American Indian Association, 1,250 Native Americans gathered in Lawrence,

Kansas and sanctioned the plan.  At this session, September 28, the fourth Friday in September, was set forth as the designated date

Native American Day

at last , Thank God Almighty, we are free

at last.”

for Congress to decide to celebrate the holiday. In

the years leading up to the official decree many African-Americans celebrated the birthday themselves with a few states declaring King's birthday a state holiday. The bill was finally passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate and was signed into law on November 2, 1983.

American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. These

memorial services all took place on November 11, the anniversary of the end of World War I at 11:00 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month), which became known as Armistice Day.

the United States in 1926, and a national holiday

12 years later. On June 1, 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all U.S. veterans.