What American Holiday Am I? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Independence Day

Independence Day celebrates when the United States adopted the Declaration of Independence, which stated their independence or freedom from Great Britain. Independence Day is celebrated on the fourth of July.

Answer: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a holiday where people give thanks for everything that they have. Some foods that are commonly eaten are turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. After they eat, many families watch a football game. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November.

Answer: Halloween

Halloween is a fun day where you can dress up as anything you want to be and people will give you candy and other little goodies. Don't get sick from eating too many sweets! Halloween is celebrated on October 31st.

Answer: New Year's

New Year's Day celebrates (surprise!) the first day of the new year. A ball drops in New York City and many people count down the last few seconds of the old year. New Year's Day is celebrated on January 1st.

Answer: Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is when we find out if there will be six more weeks of winter. If the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks. If he doesn't see it, winter is almost over. Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2nd.

Answer: Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is celebrated by couples that are in love. Some of the symbols you might commonly see on this holiday are Cupid, flowers, and hearts and arrows. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th.

Answer: Easter

For Christians, Easter celebrates Jesus' resurrection. Many people decorate eggs and hunt for them later. There's even a huge Easter egg hunt at the White House where the president lives! Easter is celebrated on a Sunday in either March or April, but the date changes every year.

Answer: April Fools' Day

On April Fools' Day, many people play tricks and jokes on one another. Try not to play any tricks on anybody! April Fools' Day is celebrated on April 1st.

Answer: Christmas

Christmas is a holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Many Christians go to a special church service on this day. Also, gifts are exchanged between friends and family. Go to sleep early the night before and you could get some nice surprises from Santa! Christmas is celebrated on December 25th.

Answer: St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day celebrates (you guessed it!) St. Patrick, who is the patron saint of Ireland. Even people who aren't Irish celebrate this day by wearing green. Be careful; if you don't wear green, you could get pinched! St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th.