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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. 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. Hispanic Heritage Month

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

10. U.S. Time Periods

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

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