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Two of the most ___(1)___ holidays in the United States are Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with ___(2)___ and fireworks. Families ___(3)___ with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day ___(4)___ people give thanks to the harvest. Most families ___(5)___ a large dinner with roast turkey. ___(6)___ Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are national holidays.