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9 Concepts that are only found in US
Thanksgiving Day: Unique American holiday. Celebrates early settlers' harvest feast. Family gatherings, turkey dinners, parades, and football are common traditions.
Electoral College: U.S. presidential election system. Electors from states cast votes. Not based on popular vote but state results.
American Dream: Belief in upward mobility through hard work. Emphasizes individual success, homeownership, and better life for children.
Super Bowl Sunday: Annual championship game of the NFL. Celebrated with parties, commercials, and halftime shows. Major cultural event.
Prom Night: High school tradition. Formal dance event for juniors or seniors. Celebrates youth, friendship, and coming of age.
Drive-Thru Everything: Beyond fast food. Banks, pharmacies, liquor stores, even weddings in some places. Celebrates convenience and car culture.
Pledge of Allegiance: Daily patriotic ritual in many schools. Recited to the American flag. Affirms loyalty to the nation.
Black Friday: Day after Thanksgiving. Major shopping day marking the beginning of the holiday season. Notorious for big sales.
Homecoming: School or college tradition. Alumni return to their institutions. Events often include a football game and dances.