Cinco De Mayo
A Mexican holiday celebrating Mexico's victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is celebrated by eating Taco Bell and singing "La Cucaracha".
Columbus Day
A holiday in honor of Christopher Columbus arrival to America on October 12th, 1492. For some reason, it is celebrated on the second Monday of October. That makes zero sense.
Day of the Dead
A Mexican holiday honoring the dead on the day after Halloween. Also a 1985 George Romero zombie film.
Martin Luthor King, Jr. Day
A holiday in remembrance of Martin Luthor King, Jr., who had a dream... a dream about black equality. Celebrated on the third Monday of January.
Memorial Day
A holiday in honor of those who died in the armed services, celebrated on the last Monday of May.
Pearl Harbor Day
A holiday in remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 7, 1941. Celebrated on December 7th.