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1
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The college has an annual reunion for former students.

We are having a family reunion next week.

She had a tearful reunion with her parents at the airport.

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Reunion, Reunite: a social event ir a situation for a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time.

2
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Come in and join the festivities!

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Festivity: a situation in which people are happy and celebrating

3
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In my village, it is customary for a girl to take her mother’s name.

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Customary: traditional

4
Q

Long-established tradition

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5
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Family thanksgiving dinners are a time-honored tradition.

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Time-honored: considered important because of having existed tor many years.

6
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We really push the boat out during spring festival celebrations.

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Push the boat out: have a party

7
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People always make merry on Norooz .

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Male merry: drink and eat

8
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There is usually a customary slap-up meal.

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Slap-up: big meal

9
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Everyone is in high spirits just before midnight.

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In high spirits: happy

10
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Festivals play an important role in
instilling a sense of patriotism,

promoting a sense of national and cultural identity,

encouraging a feeling of community pride and unity

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Promotes solidarity
Brings diverse groups of people together

Preserving history, shared values and mores of a country

Revive local traditions.

Contribute to community participation

11
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An outdoor celebration for raising funds for a charity

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Fete

12
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A lively festival typically held outdoors

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Carnival

13
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A large and nousy celebrations

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Jamboree

14
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An event geld to remember something

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Commemoration

15
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Festivity, enjoyment

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Merrymaking

16
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Cultural events

Annual festivals

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17
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A day that is particularly significant or memorable

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Red-letter day

18
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National festival

Seasonal festival

Religious festivals

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