customs and traditions of the usa

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The United States is a young country. But it is rich in (0) customs and traditions.
People from the (1) east to the (2) west of the USA happily celebrate local and national (3) parades.
Some of them, like Thanksgiving Day, are (4) connected with American history,
others, like Christmas are (5) associated with (6) religious event.
Independence Day that (7) marks the birth of the country is (8) widely celebrate by the Americans.
Wherever Americans are on the day they always (9) unite for picnics, barbecues and to watch (10) fireworks.
Many Americans gladly (11) follow their local or ethnic traditions and take part in local festivals and fairs.
These celebrations (12) include special food, drink and entertainment.
(13) Although the history of the USA is not long, the country has a long list of national, ethnic and regional celebrations.
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