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The Day of the Rebellion (Why Celebrated) | Celebrated July 26th: A list of martyrs are read at Moncada while guns are fired. |
The Day of the Rebellion (Fact 1) | It's a three day national holiday. |
The Day of the Rebellion (Fact 2) | When Fidel Castro would give his speech, no one could go on a carnival ride. |
Beginning of the War of Independence (Fact 1) | USA actually declared its independence from Cuba. |
Beginning of the War of Independence (Why Celebrated) | October 10th marks the start of the 10 year war with Spain over control of Cuba. |
Liberation Day (Why Celebrated) | Celebrated on January 1st when Fidel took control and defeated a British regime. |
Liberation Day (Fact) | It's a two day celebration and goes along with Victory Day. |
Worker's Day (Fact 1) | This holiday is celebrated on May 1st and goes along with the start of spring. |
Worker's Day (Fact 2) | Millions walk the streets and gather at Plaza de la Revolution in Havana to hear speeches. |
Worker's Day (Why Celebrated)) | Seven employees were killed for demanding shorter 8 hour long work days. |
Christmas Day (Fact) | Many people attend midnight masses in town centers. |
Christmas Day (Food) | Many people cook pigs for this holiday. |