AVANCE OBSERVES THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS
AND OUR
CENTERS WILL BE CLOSED
Memorial
Day
Last Monday
May
U.S. holiday. Originally held (1868) in
commemoration of soldiers killed in the
American Civil War, its observance
later extended to all U.S. war dead.
Most states conform to the federal
practice of observing it on the last
Monday in May, but some retain the
traditional day of celebration, May 30.
National observance is marked by the
placing of a wreath on the Tomb of the
Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery.
Flags, insignia, and flowers are placed
on the graves of veterans in local
cemeteries.
July 4th
Independence Day
Independence Day in the U.S., is an annual
holiday commemorating the formal adoption by the Continental
Congress of the
Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, in
Philadelphia. Although the signing of the Declaration was not
completed until August, the Fourth of July holiday has been
accepted as the official anniversary of U.S. independence and is
celebrated in all states and territories of the U.S.
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Flag Day - June 14th (working day)
Flag Day, is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show
respect for our flag, its designers and makers. Our flag is
representative of our independence and our unity as a
nation.....one nation, under God, indivisible. Our flag has a
proud and glorious history. It was at the lead of every battle
fought by Americans. Many people have died protecting it. It
even stands proudly on the surface of the moon. As Americans, we
have every right to be proud of our culture, our nation, and our
flag. So raise the flag today and every day with pride! Flag Day
always falls on June 14th.
Father's Day is a celebration inaugurated in
the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in
celebrating fatherhood and male parenting, and to honor and
commemorate fathers and forefathers. Father's Day is celebrated
on a variety of dates worldwide and typically involves
gift-giving, and special dinners to fathers and family-oriented
activities. In the United States, and most countries, it is
celebrated the third Sunday in June.
(father day crafts and activities)
Independence Day - 4th July
In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the
Fourth of July (or the Fourth), is a federal holiday
commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on
July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great
Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks,
parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, concerts, baseball
games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other
public and private events celebrating the history, government,
and traditions of the United States. (activities
and crafts for 4th of july)
Grandparents Day
This is celebrated the Sunday after Labor Day (September)
This day has a threefold purpose:
To honor grandparents
To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their
children's children.
To help children become aware of the strength, information and
guidance older people can offer.
(Grandparents day activities and crafts)
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