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ESSAY

Instructions
Write a comparison / contrast essay of about 250 words.

- Type of hook
- The thesis statement
- Body paragraph

- Topic sentence
- Details
- Transitions
- Type of conclusión
- Type of essay organizations

ESSAY

¨ Festivities of the United States¨

Around the world there are different traditional festivities, different holidays, holidays
or specials, where people perform different things. These festivities are a good option to
spend with the family, since they are excellent days to do many recreational activities.

First, the United States is a country that is well known for many things. For example,
its technology, its artists, its music, its movies, etc. But it is also recognized for its wonderful
festivities that it celebrates or celebrates. Also, some of these festivities are not only held in
the United States but also around the world. And the 2 most recognized festivities in this
country are: Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Halloween is a magical day where people usually enjoy doing many activities. For
example, on this day people disguise themselves as characters from movies, series, cartoons,
horror characters, etc. Also, on this day the children go out with these designs and visit the
houses of the people to ask for sweets. In addition, people decorate their houses. For example,
some people decorate their houses as if they were cemeteries, they put toy skeletons on their
doors. In addition, on this day people sell pumpkins and different products made with
pumpkins.

Thanksgiving Day, it is celebrated in December, it is a very special day for people.
on this day parents, children, grandparents, uncles, etc. They gather from everywhere to
celebrate this day. On this day people prepare different dishes to eat. For example, they
prepare salads, potatoes and the special dish is the turkey.

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