Special occasions are great times to talk about freedom and citizenship. Comic books make ideal gifts and favors for holiday gatherings, assemblies, parades, and celebrations.
Here are some special days in America's life, a Patriot's Calendar.
January 1 |
New Years Day |
Beginning of the New Year. Start anew! |
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January
3rd Monday
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Martin Luther King Day |
Celebrate birth of civil rights leader. |
February
3rd Monday
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President's Day |
Celebrate American Presidents, including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. |
March 3 |
National Anthem Day |
Sing the Star-Spangled Banner! |
May 1 |
Loyalty Day |
Show your loyalty to the U.S.A.! |
May
2nd Sunday |
Mother's Day |
Celebrate Mothers who help us all and build America! |
May 13 |
Apple Pie Day |
Talk about America over dessert! |
May
3rd Saturday |
Armed Forces Day |
Honor all service members in all branches of America's military. |
May
Last Monday
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Memorial Day |
Remember and honor those who gave their lives to defend our freedom. |
June 14 |
Flag Day |
Special day to honor the United States Flag. Fly the Flag year round! |
July 4 |
Independence Day |
Celebrate the birthday of the United States and the start of our free society. |
September
1st Monday
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Labor Day |
Honor the many people whose hard work makes America great every day! |
September 11 |
Patriot Day |
Honor victims of the 9/11 attacks by being strong patriots. |
September 17 |
Constitution Day |
Learn about the founding document of the U.S.A. that guarantees our freedoms. |
September
3rd Friday
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POW/MIA Day |
Remember the fighting men and women held prisoner or missing in action. |
November
Tuesday after the 1st Monday |
Election Day |
When American citizens choose their representatives for government. |
November 11 |
Veterans Day |
Honor members of the Armed Forces who help protect our freedom through their service. |
November
4th Thursday |
Thanksgiving Day |
Give thanks for all our blessings of life, liberty, and happiness! |
December 7 |
Pearl Harbor Day |
Remember the victims of the attack that brought America into World War II. |