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Festivals and Traditions in the US
There’s a good chance you might know
many holidays celebrated in the US from
your home country. However, most have
gained an unmistakable twist to them over
the generations, making for uniquely
American traditions. Below, we take a
closer look at a select number of them.
While most public holidays in the US have a political or historical
background, other festivals are rooted in religious beliefs or in the
traditions that the many different ethnic groups in the US brought
along to the new world with them. More often than not, food plays
a central role. Family meals with dishes following traditional
recipes, many of which have been handed down from generation
to generation, are often at the heart of the celebrations.
