What kind of holiday do you most like?

America has many holidays to celebrate about special things and people. American has 10 national holidays, such as New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Schools, banks, government offices, and many businesses are closed on national holidays. These holidays are celebrated in Mondays. That is really good to prepare and celebrate on long weekend. Which one do you like? I really like Thanksgiving, but many people like another holidays. I remember the first thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrim settlers in 1621 because they wanted to gratitude for their first successful harvest with the help of Native Americans who taught them how to grow and harvest food and hunt animals. I like it because I almost meet my family and relatives and play game with my cousins. In additional, America has some special holidays to celebrate. Some of them are Valentine’s Day, Easter, hallowing, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Do you know the holiday that it is the most special for African- American people? I think it is Kwanzaa. They celebrate that holiday from December 26 to January 1. I don’t know why number 7 is really important on that holiday. Do you know the meaning of number 7 of that holiday? Kwanzaa developed by Maulana Ron Karenga that was first celebrated on December 26, 1966. They have a huge feast with family and friends. People must provide 7 items on Kwanzaa: seven candles, place mat, fruits and vegetable, candle holder for seven candles, ear of corn, gifts, and community cup. They often eat fried okra, coconut biscuits, sweet potato pie, harvest stew, and African yams, drinking ginger beer (non-alcohol). The most important colors are red, black, and green. The meaning of red is continuing struggle for the African-American people. The meaning of black is symbolized their faces. The meaning of green is hopes and aspiration for the future. People often wear fancy clothes and play games and drum. They exchange gifts each other. Parents often give gifts to their children. When you look at some picture, you will reveal some interesting things on that holiday. Do you like it?