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"Customs Around the World"

TermDefinition
Customs A habitual practice; the usual way of acting in given circumstances.
Culture A particular form or stage of civilization, as that of a certain nation or period. The quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc.
Dialect A variety of a language that is distinguished from other varieties of the same language by features of phonology, grammar, and vocabulary, and by its use by a group of speakers who are set off from others geographically or socially.
Society An organized group of persons associated together for religious, benevolent, cultural, scientific, political, patriotic, or other purposes.
Tradition The handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice.
Anthem A song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism.
Flag A piece of cloth, varying in size, shape, color, and design, usually attached at one edge to a staff or cord, and used as the symbol of a nation, state, or organization, as a means of signaling, etc.; ensign; standard; banner; pennant.
Nation An aggregation of persons of the same ethnic family, often speaking the same language or cognate languages.
Holiday A consecrated day or religious festival, especially one other than Sunday.
Carnival A traveling amusement show, having sideshows, rides, etc.
Ceremony The formal activities conducted on some solemn or important public or state occasion.
Celebration The festivities engaged in to celebrate something.
Clothing Garments collectively; clothes; raiment; apparel.
Festival A period or program of festive activities, cultural events, or entertainment.
Landmark A prominent or conspicuous object on land that serves as a guide, especially to ships at sea or to travelers on a road; a distinguishing landscape feature marking a site or location.
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