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1. Thanksgiving Day

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   Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. It is a day to gather with family and friends and enjoy a traditional meal. Learn about the history of this holiday and how people celebrate it today.

2. Christmas

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

3. Earth Day and Arbor Day

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   Both Arbor Day and Earth Day focus on the environment.

4. Graduation

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

5. 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.

6. Juneteenth

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

7. Halloween

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

8. 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.

9. Black History Month

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   Black History Month is celebrated in February.

10. Appropriateness in Terms of Address

    In: Teaching Pragmatics Format(s): Text, Video, Website

    This lesson focuses on increasing student awareness of troubles caused by inappropriate choice of address forms.

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