Holiday Fun Facts

 In the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany, Black History Month is observed each year. In the United States, it is also known as African-American History Month. The goal of Black History Month is to commemorate both notable African-Americans and significant events in African-American history. Black History Month started in 1926 as Negro History Week, an annual week-long festival to promote knowledge about America's Black history. By 1929, it had achieved widespread acceptance. The Black United Students of Kent State University planned a month-long celebration in 1969, which took place a year later in February 1970. The United States government established Black History Month in 1976. Facts about Black History Month that are worth knowing: In both Canada and the United States, February is designated as Black History Month. In the United Kingdom, Black History Month is observed in October. Many significant events in Black history have happened in February througho

In the United States, Presidents' Day occurs on the third Monday in February. After George Washington, the first president of the United States, it is also known as Washington's Birthday. The day is intended to honor George Washington and all of America's leaders. In 1879, it was declared a federal holiday. Although an effort was made in 1968 to designate the third Monday in February as Presidents' Day, it was unsuccessful. That was finally accomplished in 1971. Many states continue to refer to this day as Presidents' Day rather than Washington's Birthday. At this time, several states also commemorate Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Facts about Presidents' Day that are worth knowing: In the United States, Presidents' Day/Birthday Washington's is a federal holiday. Despite the fact that George's birthdate was February 22nd, his birthday is commemorated on the third Monday in February. George Washington's birthday was honored when he was still

In the United States, July 4th is also known as Independence Day. It is a federal holiday commemorating the day the United States proclaimed independence from Britain and enacted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Parades, picnics, barbecues, fireworks, carnivals, and baseball games are common celebrations on this day, and many families choose to have their family reunions on this day as well. The 4th of July was first celebrated in Philadelphia in 1777, with a procession, cannon salute, and fireworks. The first Fourth of July Parade in Bristol was conducted in 1785, and it is still held every year. Facts about the 4th of July that are worth knowing: The Declaration of Independence was first signed on July 2, 1776, but it was subsequently amended and the final form was signed two days later, on July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 individuals from 13 colonies. Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who signed the Declaration of Independence, went

 Mother's Day began in the early 1900s in the United States. Despite the fact that there are earlier traditions that commemorate similar holidays, Mother's Day is not thought to have originated from them. Mother's Day is a day set aside to celebrate mothers and their contributions to society, as well as maternal ties and motherhood. It is observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States and Canada, but it is also observed in other areas of the globe in March and other months. Facts about Mother's Day that are worth knowing: Mothering Sunday, a Christian festival, is often linked with Mother's Day. They have nothing to do with one other. Mother's Day has also been connected to the Greek festival of Cybele and the Roman feast of Hilaria. They have nothing to do with Mother's Day. In 1908, the first Mother's Day was observed. Anna Jarvis created a monument for her mother Ann Jarvis. In 1868, Ann Jarvis formed a committee to create "Mother'

 The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League. Every year in the United States, it is held. It was originally a game between the champions of the NFL (National Football League) and the AFL (American Football League) (American Football League). The NFC (National Football Conference) and the AFC (American Football Conference) were established when they united, and the championship game is held each year between the champions of both leagues. The Super Bowl, the NFL's championship game, is one of the most viewed programs on American television each year. Facts about the Super Bowl that are worth knowing: On January 15, 1967, the inaugural Super Bowl was staged. Kansas City was beaten 35-10 by the Green Bay Packers. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum hosted the event. When the Green Bay Packers won the Super Bowl for the first time, each player earned a $15,000 prize. Only $7,500 was given to the Kansas City players. The second-largest day for food consumption

 Every year on April 22nd, Earth Day is commemorated in more than 192 nations across the globe. Earth Day is a day set aside to express support for environmental protection. In 1969, a UNESCO conference recommended that the inaugural Earth Day be celebrated on March 21st, 1970. Every year on April 22nd, the United States celebrates a different Earth Day. In 1990, this day was designated as Earth Day throughout the world. Many towns also celebrate Earth Week to show their support for environmental concerns. Facts about Earth Day that are worth knowing: Earth Day was originally observed in the United States on April 22, 1970. The Earth Day Network is the organization in charge of organizing Earth Day throughout the world. Senator Gaylord Nelson is credited with establishing Earth Day in the United States. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in honor of his efforts. In 1990, Denis Hayes took Earth Day worldwide. Today, he claims that it is the world's biggest secular fest