A fun way to learn about American culture is to join its traditions. The following ten holidays per year are proclaimed by the federal government. You can use internet to learn where these holidays come from?

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 New Year's Day 
 Martin Luther King Day 
 Presidents' Day 
 Memorial Day
 Independence Day 
 Labor Day
 Columbus Day 
 Veterans' Day 
 Thanksgiving Day
 Christmas Day

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January 1
third Monday in January
third Monday in February
last Monday in May
July 4
first Monday in September
second Monday in October
second Monday in November
fourth Thursday in November
December 25