Holiday

History

Why do Americans Celebrate Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is a family holiday that is celebrated in the United States, but also in neighboring Canada, and even in the Dutch city of Leiden, on the island of Granada and in the West African country of Liberia.
Culture

Everything You Should Know About Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, as a tradition of decorating graves with flags, wreaths, and flowers, is a day for remembrance of those who died in service to our great country.