Social Studies PACK-SOC-5 · WS-SOC-5-02
American Holidays
American Symbols and Holidays — Understanding why we celebrate holidays
📝 Directions: Match holidays to their meanings, then write about your favorite!
Part A: American Holidays

Match each holiday to what we celebrate:

HolidayWhen?What We Celebrate
Independence DayJuly 4th
ThanksgivingNovember
Presidents' DayFebruary
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary
Memorial DayMay
Being thankful for what we haveAmerica's birthday / freedomHonoring soldiers who died for our countryRemembering great presidentsA hero who worked for equal rights
Part B: My Favorite Holiday

My favorite American holiday is:

I like it because:

On this day, my family:

Draw how you celebrate!
Orlando School Supply · Grade 1 · WS-SOC-5-02 · American Symbols and Holidays · For classroom and home use