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1. Graduation

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

2. 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.

3. Juneteenth

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

4. Halloween

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

5. 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.

6. Black History Month

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   Black History Month is celebrated in February.

7. Hispanic Heritage Month

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   Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year.

8. Seismic Sleuths

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   Have you ever wondered what causes earthquakes? The Federal Emergency Management Agency presents a six unit activity package that assesses student knowledge of earthquakes and provides information about preparedness and emergency management.

9. President's Day

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   This federal holiday is formally called "Washington's Birthday" and is celebrated on the third Monday in February.

10. Independence Day

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    Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4 because on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, officially breaking bonds with England and forming a new independent nation, the United States of America.

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