Society and culture of english-speaking countries
11. Whose birthdays are celebrated as federal holidays?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 18th January leader of the Civil Rights Movement, preached
nonviolence, got a Nobel Peace Price
Washington's birthday 1st president of the US
Columbus day
Abraham Lincoln's birthday 16th President of the US
12. Origin of Thanksgiving Day
In 1620, Pilgrims - Puritan separatists - landed in Plymouth, MA.
The Pilgrims celebrated the "First Thanksgiving" in1621, after their first harvest
Traditional foods eaten that day
large roast turkey, side dishes - cranberry sauce, stuffing or gravy, sweet or mashed potatoes,
pumpkin or peach pie.
Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving Thursday
The beginning of Christmas season shopping
13. Who were the first European explorers in the area of present-day New York?
Giovanni de Verrazzano - first European to reach the area of New York Bay
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