Kids everywhere celebrate birthdays. But not everyone celebrates the same way. Here are five traditions
tradition
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a belief or custom handed down from one generation to another
(noun)
It is a tradition to watch fireworks on Independence Day.
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Piñatas are popular in Mexico.
A piñata is filled with candy. Kids take turns hitting it with a stick. The piñata breaks and candy falls out. You grab the candy as fast as you can.
In the Netherlands, people celebrate crown years.
These are ages 5, 10, 15, 20, and 21. Crown years are special. The celebrations are big!
In Ghana, people eat yams.
Oto is a birthday breakfast. It is eaten for celebrations. The dish is made with mashed yams.
In China, long noodles mean long life.
On birthdays, people eat a bowl of long noodles. You try to slurp
slurp
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to eat or drink something with a loud noise
(verb)
Will slurped his soup.
up noodles in one piece. No bites!
Australians eat fairy bread.
Fairy bread is a treat. It is made from white bread. The bread is covered in butter. It is topped with colorful sprinkles.
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