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1. Christmas

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   Christmas is a joyful holiday of Christian origin that is recognized by many people in the United States.

2. Native American Pow-Wows

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

3. Earth Day and Arbor Day

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   Both Arbor Day and Earth Day focus on the environment.

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. Halloween

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

6. 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.

7. Web 2.0 Tools: Using Free and Open Educational Resources to Impact Learning Locally and Globally

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   This webinar, “Web 2.0 Tools: Using Free and Open Educational Resources to Impact Learning Locally and Globally,” explores some of the most useful online resources for educators with a focus on open education resources (OER).

8. About the U.S.A.

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   About the U.S.A. is an American Studies reader that examines the customs, government, and history of the United States of America.

9. 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.

10. Women's History Month

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    Women's History Month is celebrated in March with special programs and activities in schools, workplaces, and communities.

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