History of American Holidays

This book reveals the overall connection between American holidays, history, culture, and patriotism. Each chapter presents an interesting home-spun account of the holiday's unique history and its ties to America's social and cultural fabric. History of American Holidays brings Americans together with inspirational and thought-provoking stories about thirteen holidays. Each chapter presents an approachable short read that leaves the reader with an "I didn't know that" moment as well as a sense of patriotic gratitude.

Did you know....?

• Martin Luther King was a child genius
• Memorial Day grew from similar and independent small gatherings of healing after the Civil War
• Labor Day celebrates successful and often violent protests in the 1800s to attain the 8-hour workday.
• Christmas was outlawed in Boston from 1659 to 1681. Fortunately, the birth of Jesus Christ and Santa Claus have prevailed.

Perfect for the plane ride or bedside reading, Holidays has a gift book quality that is suitable for those interested in American culture as well as history.