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Holiday Traditions and Customs:

Christmas:
  • Hanging the stockings on the mantle.

  • Decorating the tree.

  • Exchanging gifts.

  • Enjoying a nice meal with friends and family.

  • Children anxiously await the arrival of Santa Claus with his sleigh led by flying reindeer.
 New Year's Day:
  • Attending or watching the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square.

  • Watching fireworks.

  • Staying up until midnight.

  • Watching the Rose Bowl college football game and parade in Pasadena, California.
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Memorial Day:
  • Attending or watching a parade on TV.
 Veteran's Day:
  • Attending or watching a parade on TV.
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Columbus Day/ Indigenous People's Day:

  • History of Columbus' arrival is celebrated with parades and exhibits.
 Thanksgiving:
  • Attending or watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

  • Watching or playing football

  • Enjoying a nice meal with friends and family.
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Independence Day/4th of July:

  • Setting off or watching fireworks.

  • Having a barbeque and a picnic.

  • Watching  or playing baseball or various sports.
 Labor Day:

  • Having a picnic and enjoying a nice meal with friends and family.
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© J. Burton, October 2017
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