We celebrate Labor Day near the end of each summer, around the time that kids are returning to school. Labor Day is not just a day for kids to miss school. Labor Day recognizes the social and economic achievements that American workers have made. … [Read more...]
Memorial Day a Day of Remembrance
Memorial Day is Not Just Another Vacation Day Memorial Day is not just another holiday when kids and teenagers have a break from school and parents get off work, it is a special day of remembrance and honor. Memorial Day is a day that reminds us of the parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, friends and neighbors that have given their life so that we … [Read more...]
First Hanukkah Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving 2013 fell on the first night of Hanukkah and it was the first time since 1888 that it fell on Thanksgiving day. The next time will not be for 79,000 years. A group of students and their teachers shared this once in a lifetime event in a video titled, "The First Hanukkah Thanksgiving," Unfortunately that video is no longer available to Kids Speak for America. In … [Read more...]
Columbus Day World Event
Columbus Day. October 12, 1492, arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas is a day not only celebrated in the United States. Columbus Day or should I say the arrival of Columbus is also celebrated in a number of other countries. … [Read more...]
What is Presidents Day?
Presidents Day: Not Just a No School Day Presidents Day is not just a day off from school or work. On Presidents Day became a national holiday in 1879. First celebrated on Washington's birthday it was later changed to the third Wednesday of February. Today, we celebrate all Presidents that have led our nation. This holiday helps to reunite the people of the United … [Read more...]