New Year's Day - Celebration of the first day of the year. February 14 Valentine's Day - Originally a day for sweethearts, it is now a day to send cards to family and friends.
Red hearts are symbolic and flowers and chocolates are traditional gifts.
April Fool's Day - A day for playing harmless jokes on others. 2nd Sunday in May Mother's Day - A day to honor mothers and grandmothers. 3rd Sunday in June Father's Day - A day to honor fathers and grandfathers. July 4 Independence Day - The birthday of the United States of America. The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.