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Holiday Traditions

• By
• Jane Martin
• Lassiter High School Cobb County Schools

Winter Holidays US Canada Major Customs
traditions SSWG8 The student will describe the
interaction of physical and human systems that
have shaped contemporary Canada and the United
States e. Describe the ethnic and religious
groups in Canada and the United States include
major customs and traditions.
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Holiday traditions vary among different countries
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In December there are two major holidays
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Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in the
United States
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People like to decorate their homes and visit
with family between Christmas and New Years Day
on January 1st
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In Canada, parks are decorated and lit on the
first Thursday every December. Celebrations last
until January 6th
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In the United States, families exchange gifts on
Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
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In Canada, families exchange gifts on Boxing
Day. This is usually on December 26th
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In some Canadian homes, children do not open
their gifts until New Years Day
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Where ever you live, people celebrate with
special meals, parties, gifts and good wishes for
the next year