Holidays have been celebrated for many years and are as important in modern society as they were many years ago. Although times have changed, it is surprising how much or how little the celebration of our most popular holidays has changed.

A good way to get a feel for these similarities and differences is by examining the celebration of holidays in Greenbelt, Maryland during the late 1930s and 1940s.

Where do holidays come from?

1) Official Holidays: Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Labor Day
2) Unofficial Holidays: Halloween
3) Sunday Holidays: Easter