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tradition

(truh-DIH-shuhn)

noun

A tradition is something that people do at a certain time every year. It is passed down from older people to younger people. Eating a big meal on Thanksgiving is a tradition.

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parade

(puh-RAYD)

noun

In a parade, people and vehicles move down a street and others watch. People march in parades on holidays.

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trot

(traht)

verb

To go at a pace between a walk and a run. Turkeys can trot.

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relatives

(REH-luh-tihvz)

noun

The people in your family.

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