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American Holidays

A fun way to learn about American culture is to join its traditions. The following ten holidays per year are proclaimed by the federal government. You can use internet to learn where these holidays come from?

New Year's Day	January 1
Martin Luther King Day	third Monday in January
Presidents' Day	third Monday in February
Memorial Day	last Monday in May
Independence Day	July 4
Labor Day	first Monday in September
Columbus Day	second Monday in October
Veterans' Day	second Monday in November
Thanksgiving Day	fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day	December 25

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