Holiday and Celebration

Question 0

Cinco de Mayo

Answer 0

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5. The holiday commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862.

Question 1

Juneteenth

Answer 1

Juneteenth
On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers landed at Galveston and announced that slaves were free. Juneteenth is celebrated as a holiday today.

Question 2

Diez y Seis de Septiembre

Answer 2

Diez y Seis is a celebration of Mexico’s independence from Spain In 1810. It is celebrated on September 16.

Question 3

Memorial Day

Answer 3

Memorial Day is a day to honor Americans who gave their lives for their country. Memorial Day was started in 1866, following the Civil War, and is celebrated in May.

Question 4

Veteran’s Day

Answer 4

Veteran’s Day is a holiday, orginally observed as Armistice Day, to celebrate the end of World War I. Armistice Day was changed to Veteran’s Day in 1954 to include all veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Veteran’s Day is celebrated In November.

Question 5

Kwanzaa

Answer 5

Kwanzaa is a holiday celebrated from December 26 to January 1. Kwanzaa is a celebration of African American culture and community.