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1. Native American Pow-Wows

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   A Pow-Wow is a large social gathering of Native American tribes and individuals.

2. Earth Day and Arbor Day

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   Both Arbor Day and Earth Day focus on the environment.

3. Graduation

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   Graduation ceremonies celebrate the completion of one part of a person's education.

4. Flag Day

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   National Flags are not merely symbols of a country; their colors and designs convey past history and future goals.

5. Juneteenth

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   Juneteenth is the oldest celebration in the nation to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.

6. Halloween

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   Halloween orginated, in part, as a celebration connected with evil spirits and the dead.

7. Birthdays and Anniversaries

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   Anniversary celebrations are those that commemorate a particular date or past event. Birthdays are also celebrated in a variety of ways in the United States.

8. Black History Month

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   Black History Month is celebrated in February.

9. U.S. Time Periods

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   Teaching and learning resources on U.S. time periods, from the Department of Education.

10. VOA Podcast: Springtime in D.C.

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    Listen to a podcast about Springtime in Washington, D.C. Listen online or download the podcast.

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