This book reveals the overall connection between American holidays, history, culture, and patriotism. Color illustrated chapters present 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. Holidays 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 geniusMemorial Day grew from similar and independent small gatherings of healing after the Civil WarLabor 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.