The tradition of bringing a tree into the home at Christmas has disputed origins. The Germans are credited with decorating the trees placed in their homes and spreading the tradition to other European countries. No matter where the tradition started, children from all over love the lights and decorations that make each tree special to their families.
2. Easter
Answer: Egg
During the Easter season, eggs are decorated in various colorful ways. Chocolate eggs are left by the Easter Bunny in baskets on Easter morning. The custom of coloring eggs red dates back thousands of years and symbolizes the blood that Jesus shed on the cross.
3. Election Day
Answer: Politician
On Election Day, registered voters exercise their democratic right to vote for the politician/candidate of their choice. US Presidential elections occur every four years.
4. Fathers' Day
Answer: Necktie
In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared that the third Sunday in June be designated as Fathers' Day. In 1972, Richard Nixon made Fathers' Day a national holiday. When in doubt about what to get for Dad, you can always find a snappy necktie to suit his style.
5. Independence Day
Answer: Firecracker
US Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th. This federal holiday commemorates the United States becoming an independent nation. The Declaration of Independence was actually signed on July 2, 1776. Many cities celebrate the day with fireworks and parades.
6. Thanksgiving
Answer: Turkey
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US on the fourth Thursday in November. The tradition is to serve a turkey dinner to give thanks for life's blessings. The first Thanksgiving is traced back to early settlers in Massachusetts.
7. New Year's Eve
Answer: Champagne
December 31st is known as New Year's Eve. Many people stay up until midnight to greet the New Year with a champagne toast. Times Square in New York is jammed with people on New Year's Eve as they watch the lighted ball drop down to signal the start of the next year.
8. Valentine's Day
Answer: Heart
Valentine's Day occurs on February 14th which is the feast day of Saint Valentine. Today, the day is marked by romance. Heart shaped boxes of candy and red roses are popular gifts for loved ones.
9. Halloween
Answer: Costume
Halloween is celebrated on October 31st. Children dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating from door to door. Candy is usually the treat that is given out.
10. St. Patrick's Day
Answer: Shamrock
St. Patrick's Day is on March 17th. Although the origin of the celebration is Irish, many people in the United States join in the festivities of the day by wearing a green shamrock and tipping a glass or two.
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