Gerund/Gerund Phrase: One way people share good times is by observing holidays together. (3)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Some people keep Valentine’s Day by sending heart-shaped cards to friends. (5)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Sharing valentines with others can brighten a wintry February day. (4)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: The custom of celebrating Valentine’s Day stretches back a long way. (3)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Many historians believe the holiday sprang from an ancient Roman custom of honoring two brothers by the name of Valentine. (8)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Coloring eggs is an activity that belongs to another holiday. (2)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Easter is often associated with the blooming of spring flowers. (5)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: In Christian traditions, Easter marks the rising of Jesus from the dead. (7)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: At the same time as Easter, Jews observe Passover by preparing a special meal, a seder. (6)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: By eating the special foods at the seder, Jews remember the flight of their ancestors from slavery in Egypt. (7)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Playing jokes on people seems a strange way to celebrate a holiday. (4)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: However, exchanging gag gifts was a custom in France that grew into our April Fool’s Day. (3)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: A lesser-known spring holiday is dedicated to planting trees—Arbor Day. (2)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Various states enjoy observing Arbor Day any time from December to May. (9)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Most people would agree that respecting mothers is important every day of the year. (2)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: In 1914 Congress approved reserving a specific day for mothers. (6)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: The second Sunday in May is the day set aside for remembering Mom. (2)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Remembering our patriotic dead is the purpose of another May holiday, Memorial Day. (4)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: By decorating the graves of soldiers, we honor their memories. (5)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: In celebrating Memorial Day at the end of May, we pay tribute to those who died for their country. (8)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Honoring all members of the armed services is the purpose of Veterans Day, celebrated in November. (7)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Our neighbor, Mr. Montoya, enjoys seeing his sons on Father’s Day. (6)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Having a special day for fathers was the idea of a Spokane, Washington, woman. (6)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: June 14 is Flag Day, a day for remembering the first American flag. (5)

Gerund/Gerund Phrase: Celebrating America’s birth is the purpose of our Independence Day. (3)