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George Washington, the 1st president of the United States, and Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, have their birthdays celebrated each year as a national holiday Presidents Day is the 2nd Monday of February.
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History of Presidents Day
Presidents Day is celebrated to commemorate George Washington’s birthday.
Party Colors
Since president’s day is a holiday founded in America to celebrate an American president’s birthday, the colors associated with its celebration naturally represent America as well. That’s right, red, white, and blue are known as the defining colors of Presidents day.
Presidents Day Crafts
Paper machete flags and drawing pictures of the president are both fun and easy to do crafts which can be done at a president’s day party or celebration.
Party Favors
Patriotic favors such as necklaces that have red, white, and blue in them, miniature whistles, and even plastic cups which light up make for great party favors for a Presidents day celebration.
Presidents day Party Balloons
Star shaped balloons and even balloons with pictures of the president on them help to spice up any celebration for Presidents day.
Party Décor
Red, white, and blue streamers, table cloths, and streamers are a definite must have when it comes to party decorations for Presidents Day.
Presidents Day Costumes
Good old Abe Lincoln and even George Washington make for great costumes for presidents day.
Party Yard Signs
Signs decorated with metallic glitter and colored in bright red and blue hues are often used to create signs for Presidents Day.
Presidents Day Party Songs
Songs which pay homage to the United States of America such as “My Country Tis of Thee” and “America, America” are excellent choices for party music for such a patriotic holiday.
Entertainment Ideas
During presidents day car lots often have huge discounts on the vehicles carried at their car dealerships. This is an excellent time to go shopping for a new family vehicle and save big. Not looking for a new vehicle, then why not attend a local parade?
Party Activities
Parades and festivals are excellent activities in which people can attend as a group function. These make for great opportunities to pay respect to our nation’s great leaders as well as a fun event for the entire family.
Presidents Day Theme Combining
Have a birthday, baby shower or going away party which falls close to president’s day? Why not combine the two events? By doing this way you can celebrate them both at one time which means double the fun and bigger the party. This Presidents Day have a family and friends gathering with tons of party supplies and party favors. Give the guest gift baskets with imprinted calendars, almanacs and agendas, for the children give them coloring books and engraved pencils. Make this event an educational one for the children, have trivia games and contests for them to participate and win prizes.
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