We say “Happy Holidays” because in late December and early January there are several different holidays which occur, including Hanukkah, Christmas, Three Kings Day, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Day. To learn more, watch the videos below:
Today is a special holiday in the United States. Read the article below and watch the video above to learn more about Juneteenth and then when you’re ready take the quiz to test your understanding! (Remember when watching videos you can slow it down by going to the Settings and changing the Playback Speed!)
From CNBC.com:
Juneteenth is a 155-year-old holiday celebrating the emancipation of African-Americans from slavery in the U.S. It is celebrated on June 19 (the name is a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth”) because on that date in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the Union Army landed in Galveston, Texas and informed slaves that the Civil War had ended and slavery had been abolished.
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2020 occurs on Monday, May 25.
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
from History.com
Last week some of our students and staff took a trip to New Jersey to watch a New Jersey Devils hockey game. Students got a tour of the arena, took in the game, and even got to watch zambonis at work. Here are some pics:
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