Holidays and Celebrations - 4th Grade

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  1. 1. A carved, glowing vegetable lit up on porches.
  2. 3. A rare, green plant that is a symbol of luck.
  3. 4. A sweet, round dessert often baked for Thanksgiving, like apple or pumpkin.
  4. 8. A sweet, cylinder-shaped frozen treat enjoyed at summer celebrations.
  5. 9. An eight-day Jewish winter festival of lights.
  6. 13. The phrase kids say when asking for candy on Halloween.
  7. 14. A delicious, warm food grilled on Labor Day or Memorial Day.
  8. 17. Early settlers who celebrated the first Thanksgiving with Native Americans.
  9. 20. The month containing Valentine's Day.
  10. 21. Helpers at the North Pole who make toys.
  11. 24. The hanging decoration placed on doors during the winter season.
  12. 25. A flying, winged baby who shoots love arrows.
  13. 27. A winter holiday that celebrates African American family, community, and culture.
  14. 28. The color of the American flag that stands for justice.
  15. 30. A summer holiday event where people gather to cook food outside.
  16. 31. The color of the American flag that stands for purity.
  17. 32. A celebration honoring mothers.
  18. 36. The magical, bearded man who delivers gifts on Christmas Eve.
  19. 37. A loud, metal noisemaker rung at midnight on New Year's Eve.
  20. 38. An April holiday dedicated to planting trees and taking care of nature and the environment.
  21. 41. The special nine-branched candelabra used during Kwanzaa.
  22. 42. This February holiday honors all of America's past leaders.
  23. 43. The object that drops in New York's Times Square at midnight on New Year's Eve.
  24. 44. The primary bird eaten at Thanksgiving dinner.
  25. 45. A hat worn on the head during a graduation ceremony.
  26. 47. A Chinese holiday celebrated with red envelopes and dragon dances.
  27. 50. The month Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S.
  28. 54. Our nation's birthday is celebrated in this summer month.
  29. 55. The countdown time when the New Year officially begins.
  30. 58. A special song that represents our country.
  31. 59. A large, open park with rides and games visited during summer break.
  32. 61. The famous ship that brought the Pilgrims to America.
  33. 62. The U.S. holiday where families share a large feast, like turkey and pie.
  34. 64. The season when Thanksgiving takes place.
  35. 65. A holiday in May that honors military members who gave their lives for our country.
  36. 66. A fun, outdoor meal eaten on a blanket during a summer holiday.
  37. 68. The season when Christmas and Hanukkah are celebrated.
  38. 69. A long, fabric sock hung by the fireplace at Christmas.
  39. 71. A winter holiday known for giving gifts and decorating evergreen trees.
  40. 72. The first day of a brand new year.
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  1. 2. A great civil rights leader who we celebrate with a holiday in January.
  2. 5. A sweet, baked treat with frosting served on birthdays.
  3. 6. A spring holiday where decorated eggs are hunted.
  4. 7. The month of Halloween.
  5. 10. This June holiday celebrates the historical end of slavery in the United States.
  6. 11. A legendary, magical man in green associated with Irish folklore.
  7. 12. The month that Christmas falls in.
  8. 15. The current number of stripes on the American flag.
  9. 16. A November holiday that honors all living military veterans.
  10. 18. A monument in New York that stands for freedom.
  11. 19. The day of the week that Thanksgiving is always celebrated on.
  12. 22. A holiday in September that celebrates American workers.
  13. 23. The October holiday where kids dress in costumes and go door-to-door.
  14. 24. The capital city named after our first president.
  15. 26. A formal public walk or march with bands and floats.
  16. 29. A celebration honoring fathers.
  17. 30. A yearly celebration of the day a person was born.
  18. 33. A bright, colorful spring flower often gifted on Mother's Day.
  19. 34. A special paper card sent to invite friends to a celebration.
  20. 35. The color most associated with Valentine's Day.
  21. 39. A spooky flying mammal often associated with Halloween.
  22. 40. This explosive, colorful display lights up the night sky on Independence Day.
  23. 46. A colorful paper sculpture that holds small toys or candy at a party.
  24. 48. Colorful paper bits thrown in the air during a parade or party.
  25. 49. A March holiday where wearing green brings good luck.
  26. 51. The February holiday dedicated to showing love and friendship.
  27. 52. A decorated rubber item filled with air or helium for parties.
  28. 53. A colorful May holiday celebrating Mexican culture and heritage.
  29. 56. A celebration that marks the very last day of school.
  30. 57. A vegetable often carved or eaten during autumn holidays.
  31. 59. Treats given out to children on Halloween night.
  32. 60. The color of the American flag that stands for bravery.
  33. 61. A scary creature wrapped in bandages.
  34. 63. Small, lit objects placed on a birthday cake to be blown out.
  35. 67. The current number of stars on the American flag.
  36. 70. A brightly wrapped box given to someone you care about.
  37. 73. The month typically known for Easter and springtime.