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PUZZLE #13 - HERITAGE

IN-CONTEXT WORD DEFINITIONS

lineage: A line of descent connecting a person or family to earlier generations. A family line that may connect present-day Americans with ancestors who lived through earlier chapters of the nation’s history.

folklore: Traditional stories beliefs and customs shared within a community. Community stories customs and beliefs that keep local Independence Day memories and patriotic traditions alive.

preservation: The protection and care of historic places objects or traditions. The careful protection of historic sites documents and traditions associated with America’s founding.

tradition: A custom or belief passed down through generations such as July Fourth celebrations. A repeated July Fourth practice such as gathering for fireworks parades or patriotic music.

custom: A common practice followed by a group or community. A familiar community practice such as attending a parade or sharing a holiday meal on Independence Day.

ancestry: A person’s family background and line of descent. A person’s family background that can reveal connections to the cultures and communities that shaped America.

heirloom: A valued object passed down through a family from one generation to another. A treasured family item such as a photograph letter or flag passed down through generations.

birthright: A right or privilege a person has from birth. A right or privilege inherited at birth and often discussed alongside the ideals of liberty and citizenship.

memorial: A monument or ceremony created to honor the memory of a person or event. A monument or ceremony that honors those whose service or sacrifice helped shape the nation’s history.

roots: The family cultural or historical origins from which a person or community comes. The cultural family and historical origins that give a community its sense of identity.

endurance: The ability to continue through hardship or remain strong over time. The strength to persist through hardship as communities preserve their values traditions and independence.

Secret Word: A custom or belief passed down through generations such as July Fourth celebrations. A repeated July Fourth practice such as gathering for fireworks parades or patriotic music.