Holidays

Do you know why different holidays are celebrated? It helps if you understand the words in their names!

A.

Match the boldface word with its meaning. Write a letter by each number.

1. _____ Memorial Day a. freedom from the control of others

2. _____ Independence Day b. having to do with work or workers

3. _____ Veterans Day c. the evening before a special day

4. _____ New Year’s Eve d. those who have served in the armed forces

5. _____ Labor Day e. something meant to honor or remember people

B.

Write several sentences about one of the holidays listed above. Tell when it is and how it’s celebrated. (You can get information in the dictionary or an encyclopedia.)