DATE AND NAME TOPICSYMBOL

Third Monday in JanuaryMartin Luther King, Jr. DayCommemorated in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the hero of the civil rights leader assassinated in 1968.

February 14Valentine's DayFeast day that celebrates love. Friends and couples exchange cards Valentine's Day, send flowers and enjoy romantic dinners.

Third Monday in February Presidents' Daycommemorate President George Washington, 1st President of the United States and commanding general of the Revolutionary Army in the American Revolution; and President Abraham Lincoln, on whose command was the abolition of slavery South

March 17St Patrick's Dayis a cultural and religious celebration occurring annually on 17 March, the death date of the most commonly-recognized patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick

fourth Sunday in AprilEasterIt is customary for Easter egg hunts are organized with children. This is often done on Easter Sunday. Families hide plastic eggs filled with candy or a small gift, and children find them.

Second Sunday in MayMother's DayThis is a day for the mothers and grandmothers, their children give gifts, candy and cards to express their gratitude and love

Last Monday in mayMemorial dayAmerican cities and towns bear solemn memory regarding payment of service men and women who died in war or in service to their country.

June 14Flag dayCommemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the current design of the flag of the United States, formalized in 1777 by the Continental Congress

July 4Independence Day

a federal holiday commemorating a patriotic national day, the meaning of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 that led to the Revolution of America