Ms. Marquez: Okay, class. I want to ask you a question. What does this say?
Class: Holiday.
Ms. Marquez: Yes. Holiday. What is a holiday? Anybody?
Jagraj: A special day. No work.
Mrs. Park: And no school.
Ms. Marquez: Right. Most people don't work or go to school on holidays because they're special days.
Let's take a look at some important holidays in the United States.
New Year's Day is January 1st.
Independence Day is July 4th.
Veteran's Day is November 11th.
Christmas is December 25th.
Ms. Marquez: Let's review the holidays we just saw. When is New Year's Day?
Lana: January 1st.
Ms. Marquez: Right. January 1st is New Year's Day because it's the first day of the new year.
How about Independence Day? When is that?
Mrs. Park: July 4th.
Ms. Marquez: Right. In the United States, Independence Day is July 4th. In fact, most Americans just call it the 4th of July.
When is Veteran's Day?
Jane: November 11th.
Ms. Marquez: That's right, Jane. Veteran's Day is November 11th.
How about Christmas? When is Christmas Day?
Celia December 25th.
Ms. Marquez: Right. Christmas Day is December 25th.
