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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.
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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.
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These are ages 5, 10, 15, 20, and 21. Crown years are special. The celebrations are big!
In Ghana, people eat yams.
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Oto is a birthday breakfast. It is eaten for celebrations. The dish is made with mashed yams.
In China, long noodles mean long life.
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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.
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Fairy bread is a treat. It is made from white bread. The bread is covered in butter. It is topped with colorful sprinkles.