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Holiday Traditions

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

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Holiday Traditions

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  1. 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.

  2. Holiday traditions vary among different countries

  3. In December there are two major holidays

  4. Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in the United States

  5. People like to decorate their homes and visit with family between Christmas and New Years Day on January 1st

  6. In Canada, parks are decorated and lit on the first Thursday every December. Celebrations last until January 6th

  7. In the United States, families exchange gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day

  8. In Canada, families exchange gifts on Boxing Day. This is usually on December 26th

  9. In some Canadian homes, children do not open their gifts until New Years Day

  10. Where ever you live, people celebrate with special meals, parties, gifts and good wishes for the next year

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