Many families remember their deceased loved ones, by placing flowers on their graves. Fathers and grandfathers are honored with cards and gifts. JUNE 14 - Flag Day . Flags are flown to mark the adoption of the flag. Parades, fireworks displays and flags commemorate the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence from Great Britain.
Many families have picnics.
Marked in synagogues and Jewish homes. Commemorates the discovery of North America by Christopher Columbus in 1492. This is a holiday for children. Children wear costumes to school, and usually there is a parade at the school, and prizes for the best costumes. They make witches, black cats and ghosts for decorations.