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Four patriotic holidays Memorial Day – inspired by the Civil War Veterans Day – inspired by World War Ⅰ Independence Day – related to the American Revolution Flag Day – related to the birth of the US What are the reasons why countries have patriotic holiday? These holidays are occasions for telling the nation’s “story” to the next generation and to new immigrants. National memories give a multi-ethnic nation a common culture. Vacationing in the US When do most American families go away on vacation? Most American workers receive an annual vacation of at least two weeks with pay, and it’s tradit