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This communicating of a man's self to his friend works two contrary effects; for it redoubleth joy, and cutteth griefs in half. - Francis Bacon

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Some of these holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, are unique to the United States while others may also celebrated in other countries. Here we will attempt to show the traditions observed in America.

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