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Cultural Awareness: Traditions and Customs (Vance County High School)

Type your name, grade, subject and your teacher's name.

Every country has traditions that are unique to them. It is what makes them who they are. Describe any traditions you have in your country. To type your response, click on the plus sign located at the bottom, right on the screen.

In your description:

1. say which country you are from.

2. explain any one tradition.

3. provide pictures/videos about the tradition described.

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Mexico (Alexander santos trejo 11th, English III, Ms.Vuaghan)

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Mexico (Alexander santos trejo 11th, English III, Ms.Vuaghan)

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Dia de los muertos and making ofrendas for the dead

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super bowl

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Jalisa 10th grade english lll Ms . Vaughan

halloween - we decorate our houses to look scary and little kids go trick or treating

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1. im from the united states

2. fourth of july

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Thanksgiving

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They gather for multiple family events such as baptism and marriage.

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Nikia Harris, in the 11th grade, the subject is English III and the teachers name Ms.Vaughan

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Nikia Harris, in the 11th grade, the subject is English III and the teachers name Ms.Vaughan

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United States. A tradition of ours is Thanksgiving, it's a tradition where we eat and explain why we are Thankful and what we are Thankful for.

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Nevaeh Kearney (10th, English III, Ms. Vaughan) United States

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Nevaeh Kearney (10th, English III, Ms. Vaughan) United States

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In the US, Black Friday falls on the Friday following Thanksgiving. In the US, it usually signals the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Many stores open early, sometimes as early as midnight or even on Thanksgiving, and offer heavily advertised specials at discounted pricing.

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I’m from North Carolina but my dad is from Honduras and my mom is from Mexico. A tradition we do is semana santa. During Holy Week, families gather together for special meals, go to church for Easter vigils and mass, and create spectacular alfombras, or rug-like displays made with flowers, in the street. There are parades where we reenact Jesus on the cross and the revival of Christ.

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my name is Rwah my grade is11  The subiect i study English||| ,ms  vaughan 

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my name is Rwah my grade is11  The subiect i study English||| ,ms  vaughan 

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honoring the guest

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my name is Angel my grade is 11th The subject i study English lll, ms.vaughan

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my name is Angel my grade is 11th The subject i study English lll, ms.vaughan

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Dia de muertos They put offerings to relatives who died

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Khaleel Harvey , 11th , English and the teacher name is ms.vaughan , United States

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Khaleel Harvey , 11th , English and the teacher name is ms.vaughan , United States

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In United States we have a holiday called Easter really for the little kids. On Easter people usually hide eggs filled with candy around and let the kids look for them.

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Mexico (Catherine Cruz, 10th Grade, Eng 3, Ms. Vaughan) 

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Mexico (Catherine Cruz, 10th Grade, Eng 3, Ms. Vaughan) 

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Quinceañeras are a tradition used to mark the growth of a girl to a woman, it happens when a girl turns 15. It is usually marked with a big party with a lot of symbolism in the form of gifts.

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dia de los muertos bringing offerings to the dead

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Nyanda Stone

11-2

Ms. Williams

English Language

1- I am from Jamaica

2- On August 1st, we celebrate Emancipation Day. Emancipation Day is important because it marks the day when the bill for the abolition of slavery was passed for Jamaica. To celebrate this day, Jamaicans traditionally keep vigils on the day before (July 31) and at midnight the church bells would ring and drums would be played in public squares and parks to act out the first time the Africans were freed from slavery.

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Jenelle Reid

11-2

Ms. Williams

English Language

1. I am from Jamaica

2. A tradition practiced in Jamaica is the celebrating of Jamaica’s independence on 6th of August annually. There are many events that take place on this day but the main event is Grand Gala that is held at the National Stadium. At this event the entertainment and performing arts sector is displayed on a wide scale. Grand gala celebrates our rich and vibrant culture as well as the many people who have contributed to it. Legacies that are left behind are also appreciated and celebrated. Grand Gala is always the event that is most looked forward to on August 6th every year. 🇯🇲

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Alana Warren

Grade 11

English Language

Ms. Williams

1. I am from Jamaica

2. A tradition in Jamaica is the 'Nine Night'. This is celebrated when a person passes away and on the ninth night after their death, a gathering is held. At the Nine Night, there is usually alcohol and other beverages as well as food. The food is usually soup, fish and bread, curry goat and white rice or all of the above. This tradition is for the sending off of the individual's spirit and there is usually dancing, singing and pure enjoyment as Caribbean people do not believe in being too sad for too long.

3. Link above

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Jamaican nine night, "singing  boss shorty"

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Karimah Waugh

11-2

Ms .Williams

English Language

1. I am from kingston Jamaica.

2.A tradition in Jamaica is our food , On Sundays, there is a 99.99% chance that most Jamaicans cook rice and peas for dinner. I am still determining how it came about, but rice and peas for Sunday is just a Jamaican thing. But rice and peas isn’t eaten only on Sundays. It is also the most common Jamaican lunch meal.

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Gelissa

Grade: 12

Literature

Ms Williams

Hello there👋, I'm from Jamaica🇯🇲, and music, particularly reggae, has made a significant contribution to our culture. This easy flowing rhythm causes a spark in your bones, influencing you to rock subconsciously, giving you a sense of freedom, and is popular in the Caribbean. Bob Marley is a well-known musician who popularized this genre to the rest of the world by introducing songs like “Redemption Song”, "Could You Be Loved", “One Love”, and "Get Up Stand Up”. This new found beat not only makes you feel alive in your sprint, but is also important as it tells a story of our past that helps to inspire those of the future with words of wisdom, allowing you to feel calm and connected.

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Gabrielle Jones

Grade 12

Communication Studies Student

Ms. Williams

Hi 👋, I am Gabrielle and I am from the island of Barbardos 🇧🇧 One tradition that we have is Crop Over Festival. This is a festival that came about as a reminder of the islands past on the plantations during the years of slavery and was originally used to celebrate the end of the Crop Season. In todays generation, it consists of things such as week long parades with very colorful and creative costumes. Crop Over is an festival that showcases the delicious Bajan cuisine and the vibrant Bajan music 🎶 and many more. These celebrations can start as early as May and go on until August. In August, we have what is called the "Grand Kadooment Day" and this marks the last day if the Crop Over festivities. This year (2024) Crop Over is scheduled to begin on July 31st and end on August 6th.

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Name: Tajuana Thompson, Grade: 12, Subject: Communication Studies, Teacher’s name: Ms. Williams

I’m from Jamaica. One notable tradition in Jamaica is the celebration of “Junkanoo.” It’s a vibrant and colorful festival marked by parades, music, dance, and elaborate costumes, usually held around Christmas and New Year’s. The tradition has its roots in African and Caribbean culture, reflecting the rich heritage of Jamaica.

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Kayla Graham

Grade 12

Ms. Williams

Jonkonnu is a parade that is done during the Christmas season in Jamaica. Parades are led through communities as each character performs. My favorite character is Pitchy Patchy as he is very acrobatic. Other characters include: Police man, Big belly women and Actor boy. The parade often times scares young children.

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Thomas Edison made the light bulb here in America.

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Juneteenth also known as emancipation day of enslaved African Americans in the united states it has became a symbolic celebration of freedom and African American heritage !

Biology , Ms mills

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Vinkhia - Biology - Mrs. Robinson-Mills - United States. 

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Vinkhia - Biology - Mrs. Robinson-Mills - United States. 

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This is a picture of a family celebrating Labor Day. People from my country celebrate to honor workers as part of the American organized labor.

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Shelly. 11th grade, Mrs.mills

I'm from United States. Where we celebrate Christmas once every year.

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Veterans day is a day that we celebrate in america for the living/passed retired veterans

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I am from the United States , and in my culture we celebrate thanksgiving . Every year on thanksgiving my family get together too eat , sing , and dance and take pictures too keep as memories

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X'Zavier Seward we like hellcats and trackhawks

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I’m from the United States where we celebrate Halloween 1 time every year and it is where we get candy and trick or treat and put on costumes and scare people and sometimes we decorate are house

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mexico,nayarit (simon rodriguez , biology honors) ms.mills

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mexico,nayarit (simon rodriguez , biology honors) ms.mills

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in the state of nayarit in mexico (where im from), the 12th of December is the day we dress up as our indigenous population called Coras. Which i put picture of them above to celebrate its a day full of music and food and family.

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in my country we celebrate Krik-Krak and the festival is largely an effort to showcase Haitian modes of storytelling, keeping the practice of krik-krak! alive. And it seems to be working - more and more comedians are turning to a career of professional tale teller, and some radio stations recover audio files of tales, archiving them to hold them in safekeeping for the future generations we hope will continue the practice.

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Im from united states where we love sexy redd SKEEEYEEEEE

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This holiday me and my family cooks together dance and play music and just have fun because it’s the start of African Americans becoming free.

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My name is tynazia im from henderson nc , the united states . in my family everyone has did majorette dance its a family tradition my mom starts us to dance when were 4 . we celebrate christmas and thanksgiving as a family every year at the same place my family is big on family and love to have family time we have partys at eachotheres house every month. We celebrate every holiday with each other

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United States (Kenize white 11th) Biology Robison Mills

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United States (Kenize white 11th) Biology Robison Mills

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I ´m Kenize White I live in the United States where i live we celebrate the fourth of July to let off fireworks cook on the grill and listen to old school music.

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Charles Doyle(Sophomore, Biology Honors, Ms. Mill)

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Charles Doyle(Sophomore, Biology Honors, Ms. Mill)

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(United States)- A tradition we have is Black History month. This month is to pay tribute to the people of our history who made a significant change.

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JaMonte' Youngs, 11th, Biology, Mrs. Robinson-Mills 

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JaMonte' Youngs, 11th, Biology, Mrs. Robinson-Mills 

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The united states of America, a tradition we have is Thanksgiving

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Lee Kinney, 11th, Biology Honors, Ms Mills 

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Lee Kinney, 11th, Biology Honors, Ms Mills 

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I was born in America and part of my dad's family is part Hispanic (his grandmother) so that basically makes me Hispanic too in a sense.

Traditions:

Thanksgiving

Christmas

It's not really more that we celebrate than that.

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I dont really have a culture considering the effects of slavery. I dont know my back ground so im just american. I really do enjoy African american rap and artist.

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Danza Azteca, also known as Danza Mexica, is a cultural dance tradition practiced throughout the country.

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11th grade,

Biology honors,

Ms. Mills

Shooting fireworks on the 4th of July

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jessica hernandez 11th biology Ms.Robinson-Mills

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jessica hernandez 11th biology Ms.Robinson-Mills

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My parents are from MX and one of our traditions are having quinceaneras to represent the transition of a girl to a woman.

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I"m for the United States where we celebrate Martian Luther King day every year to recognize the life of the American Civil Rights Leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the impact he made for Black Americans.

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wiggins christian,11th (pre calc) mr wickham

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wiggins christian,11th (pre calc) mr wickham

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i was born in america

Thanksgiving, Mardi Gras, and Fourth of July traditions have been around for hundreds of years. Customs surrounding the presidency, such as the turkey pardoning, are also some of America's oldest. The United States also has some stranger cultural institutions, like competitive-eating contests

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I'm from the United States and a tradition that we do is cookouts. Cookouts are when family and friends get together, while the uncles are grilling and the others are preparing the food. During cookouts there is drinking and dancing with classic old school songs like Cupid shuffle, Wobble, Biker shuffle, & more.

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V.I.C. - Wobble (Official Music Video) | Warner Records

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Mexico ( jesus romero, 10th, biology, mrs.mills)

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Mexico ( jesus romero, 10th, biology, mrs.mills)

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I'm from mexico and a tradition we have is quinceaneras, It's a celebration of a girl's 15th birthday.

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El Salvador- Emely B.  (Biology Honors) 

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El Salvador- Emely B.  (Biology Honors) 

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My Parents are originally from El Salvador, Their Tradition is making food and dancing. People from El Salvador are mostly known for their famous food called Pupusas. During the last Saturday of November a carnival comes to the city and a lot of people go to dance or go on rides, its a yearly thing. They be dressing up in these long dresses and dance.

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Mexico (Mariana R. , 11th, Biology, Mrs. Mills) 

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Mexico (Mariana R. , 11th, Biology, Mrs. Mills) 

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In Mexico, a common tradition is quinceañeras. A quinceañera is the celebration of a girl's 15th birthday, which marks her entrance into womanhood.

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Chelssy aleman 10th biology Ms.Robinson-Mills

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Chelssy aleman 10th biology Ms.Robinson-Mills

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My mom is from mexico and we celebrate "El Dia de los Reyes" on January 6th which is when we cut the rosca

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United states , La'Nika , Biology-Mrs.Mills

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United states , La'Nika , Biology-Mrs.Mills

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I am from the united states and in my family we do Sunday dinner. Every Sunday my family comes together and we eat and spend time together.

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 Jamaica (Sharel Newland grade 11) Mrs.Robinson-Mills

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 Jamaica (Sharel Newland grade 11) Mrs.Robinson-Mills

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I was born in Jamaica and a common meal that is prepared and eaten is rice and peas with fried chicken.

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Dicenia Nuci

11th grade

Ms. Robinson-Mills

Biology Honors

2. On January 6, Mexico celebrates the festivity known as “Día de los Reyes” or “Three Kings’ Day.” This celebration is in honor of the three wise men or Magi who visited baby Jesus to present him with gifts. Another important aspect of the celebration is the giving of gifts.

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I'm from the United States, Where we celebrate Juneteenth Is a holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.

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Im from Mexico, we have a day called dia de los reyes its on January 6, and what we do is we buy a bread and there is plastic baby's in the bread and whoever gets the plastic baby has to make tamales on Febuary 2

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IM from the USA and we have black history month giving thanks to all the black civil right leaders

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United States(Raykell Bullock 11th) Biology Robison Mills

I am African American some thing my people do is come together to do cook out cooking soul food and listen to old r&B and electric side while the old men play cards and horseshoe the lady dance laughing just having a good time.

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my name is salwa - grade 11th my teacher is Robinson Mills

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my name is salwa - grade 11th my teacher is Robinson Mills

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Yemenis are generally hospitable people who value close relationships with members of their family and community. God and family are considered the most important aspects of their traditional society. Many Yemenis take pride in their country's dedication to Islam,Yemenis celebrate the traditional Islamic holidays, including Eid al-Adha (marking the culmination of the hajj rites near Mecca) and Eid al-Fitr (marking the end of Ramadan), as well as the Prophet Muhammad's birthday.

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In the US, Black Friday falls on the Friday

following Thanksgiving.

In the US, it usually signals the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Many stores

open early, sometimes a early as midnight or ever on Thanksgiving, and offer heavily advertised specials at discounted pricing.

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ricky irby (11th) the subject i study is science (ms.mills)and my dad is puerto rican and 

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ricky irby (11th) the subject i study is science (ms.mills)and my dad is puerto rican and 

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this is the mask festival This festival commemorates the Día de los Santos Inocentes the Puerto Rican version of April's Fools

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Nirlem V.M (biology,ms.mills 4th period)

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Nirlem V.M (biology,ms.mills 4th period)

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I am from Puerto Rico.

one tradition we celebrate is El dia de los Reyes Magos, Along with Christmas and New Year's on January 6th is also celebrated as part of the holiday season in Puerto Rico. According to Catholic tradition, the Three Wise Men (in Spanish, los Tres Reyes Magos) visited baby Jesus in the manger to deliver gifts.

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My name is zakia , I’m in 11th grade and I was born in the United States , one thing we celebrate in our culture is celebrate Christmas

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My name is choice, my grade is 10th, I’m in biology and my teacher is B.Robinson -Mills

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My name is choice, my grade is 10th, I’m in biology and my teacher is B.Robinson -Mills

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I'm From the United States , and we have a lot of unique traditions that make our country special. One popular tradition is celebrating Thanksgiving. It's a holiday where we gather with family and friends to express gratitude and enjoy a big feast, usually including a roasted turkey. It's a time for reflection, appreciation, and spending quality time with loved ones. People often decorate their homes with autumn-themed decorations and enjoy delicious dishes like mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Here's a picture of a traditional Thanksgiving table setting to give you a glimpse of the festive atmosphere: 🦃🍁🍽️

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in the united states on dec ,25 we celebrate christmas this is a day when we give gifts to one another and the time to spend time with your family.

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Hi, I'm Ma'Laisha T. 11th Grade. (4th period Biology, Mrs.Mills)

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Hi, I'm Ma'Laisha T. 11th Grade. (4th period Biology, Mrs.Mills)

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I'm from the U.S where my family celebrates Independence Day(also known as the 4th of july) where we all come together dance, eat, watch fireworks, sometimes go to the lake and cookout,etc.

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K'Naya J. Williams - United States of America 

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K'Naya J. Williams - United States of America 

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Ms.Robinson-Mills

4th Period

11th grader

I'm from the United States of America where we celebrate the independence of America (The Fourth of July). Civilians in America have freedom, such as:

Freedoms

Freedom of religion.

Freedom of expression.

Freedom of movement.

Right to vote.

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Shadiyah Clark I'm in grade 11 and my teacher is Mills for Biology

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Shadiyah Clark I'm in grade 11 and my teacher is Mills for Biology

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I'm from the U.S. Where we celebrate all holidays but my personal favorite is easter which is the softer halloween.

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My name is Dazion i am in the 11th grade something we celebrate is the 4th of July it's a time when we come together and cook on the grill and at night we do fireworks.

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olyel,mexico,nayarit , biology , ms. mills

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olyel,mexico,nayarit , biology , ms. mills

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The 12th of December is when we in the Mexican state of Nayarit, where I was raised, dress up like members of the indigenous Cora people. Which is filled with food, music, and family.

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Mexico(Mareli Duran, 10th grade, biology, Ms.Mills)

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Mexico(Mareli Duran, 10th grade, biology, Ms.Mills)

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A common tradition in mexico is a quinceanera, Its used to mark the transition from a girl to a woman.

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I'm from North Carolina, I am African American. In my culture we celebrate ThanksGiving.

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Jere'Jere Jeriyah Boyd , 11th, B.Robinson Mills 

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Im from France , My name is in french.

I don't celebrate any French traditions but I do enjoy making french dishes like French onion soup , quiche , crepes , croissants, and Chicken and Mushroom Fricassee.

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In the untied states on December the 25 is a day that we celebrate where we give gifts to love ones in spend time together but other people celebrate Jesus of Nazareth where they celebrate the day Jesus Christ was born in they also make sure there children know you do this not to earn God's favor but to love Him by loving others. These are just a few ideas to help you start your own family traditions when your on your own with there own family someday

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My name is Adreayna , i’m in the 11th grade , i’m from the U.S Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter takes place three days after Jesus's death on Good Friday.

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Grade 12

Ms.Willams

Hello👋, I'm Abigail Leslie, and I'm from Jamaica. One tradition that we have is making Christmas cake and sorrel every Christmas time and sharing stories. It's engraved in our culture and it is also something I look forward to everytime as it fosters that togetherness and unity.

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I am from United States, in my culture we celebrate Thanksgiving. Every year on Thanksgiving my family & I come together and eat and say what we're thankful for.

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1. name is janiaya .

2. im from nc .

3. im in 11th grade .

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1. im from nc

2. 4th of july

3. im in 11th grade

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United States. Amaya Williams, 10th, biology & Ms.Mills

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United States. Amaya Williams, 10th, biology & Ms.Mills

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The United States is a diverse nation with a complex tapestries of traditions that reflect its history.On July 4th, Americans celebrate their independence from British rule with fireworks, parades, and barbecues. This tradition commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together and express gratitude. It typically involves a large meal with dishes like roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL) and is one of the most-watched sporting events in the United States. It has become a tradition for many Americans to gather with friends and family to watch the game, enjoy snacks, and engage in friendly competition.

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jayla speed (11th biology, ms mills). america 

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jayla speed (11th biology, ms mills). america 

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The Fourth of July is a day of patriotism and celebration. The day is marked by parades, barbecues, and fireworks. Americans wear red, white, and blue to show their love for their country. The Fourth of July is an excellent opportunity to experience American culture and celebrate the nation's diversity.

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Honoring the guest

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Imani Lowery/ 11th grade/biology/ Mrs.Mills

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Imani Lowery/ 11th grade/biology/ Mrs.Mills

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I am in the US and we celebrate in November, Thanksgiving.

We come together with family, eat , play games, enjoy and be thankful .

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United States. A tradition of ours is Thanksgiving,where we eat with family and tell what we are thankful for and why.