Complete the sentences using the appropriate words.
The United States is a young country. But it is rich in (0) customs and traditions (historical events/customs and traditions). People from the (1)___________
(east/north) to the (2)_______________ (north/west) of the USA happily celebrate
local and national (3)_______________ (parades/occasions). Some of them, like
Thanksgiving Day, are (4)________________ (connected/told) with American
history, others, like Christmas are (5)_______________, (associated/included)
with (6)________________ (historical/religious) events. Independence Day that
(7)_________________ (is associated/marks) the birth of the country is
(8)_____.__________(widely/often) celebrated by the Americans. Wherever
Americans are on the day they always (9)______________ (decide/unite) for picnics, barbecues and to watch (10)_______________ (fireworks/films). Many
Americans gladly (11)______________ (remember/follow) their local or ethnic
traditions and take part in local festivals and fairs. These celebrations
(12)________________ (include/unite) special food, drink and entertainment.
(13)________________. (As/Although) the history of the USA is not long, the
country has a long list of national, ethnic and regional celebrations.