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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheerleading

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navy_Pier

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lollapalooza

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph%27s_Day

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Saint Joseph's Day---

Malta - https://publicholidays.com.mt/feast-st-joseph/
 * occurs during lent
 * Set date on March 19th but can be moved if necessary to fit into the lent and easter season
 * most businesses are closed down this day
 * Main celebrations are held in Mdina, the "old capital" of Malta
 * 3 main events that go on in Malta for this day are special masses, colorful processions with music and bands, and fireworks
 * Main procession takes place in the evening with the statue of St. Joesph being carried to the church of Saint Mary of Jesus

In Malta, the set date for the celebration of Saint Joseph is March 19th and can be moved if necessary to fit into the lent and Easter season. Most businesses close down for this day for all the celebrations that occur. The main celebrations are held in Mdina, which is the “old capital” of Malta. Three of the main events that occur for this day are special masses in honor of Saint Joseph, colorful processions with music and bands in the streets, and fireworks at night. The main procession takes place in the evening with the statue of St. Joseph being carried to the church of Saint Mary of Jesus.

Spain - https://publicholidays.es/st-josephs-day/ In Spain, Saint Joseph’s Day is their version of Father’s Day, El Dia del Padre. They feel St. Joseph is a good example of what a father figure should be like which is why they connect the two days. Since Spain does correlate this day with Father’s Day, it is tradition for children to cook their fathers breakfast or even give small gifts. It is a “meatless affair” because it occurs during the lent season. Some symbols to represent this day include, Jesus holding carpenter tools, baby Jesus or a staff with lilies. A few things to do on this day to celebrate are attending a special church service, visit different cathedrals, join Valencia’s Falla Festival, and explore the city, museums and art galleries. The Falla Festival runs for 5 days and ends on March 19th in remembrance of Saint Joseph.
 * Joseph is a good example of what a father should be like which is why Spain connects the two days into one
 * Spains version of Fathers Day, El Dia del Padre
 * Tradition for children to cook their fathers breakfast on this day or give small gifts
 * "meatless affair" because it occurs during lent
 * Symbols during this day include: Joesph holding carpenter tools, baby Jesus or a staff with lilies
 * On this day:
 * Most attend a special church service
 * Visit different cathedrals
 * Join Valencias Falla Festival which runs for 5 days and ends on March 19th in remembrance of Saint Joesph
 * people parade around town
 * Explore the city, tour the museums and art galleries

Poland - http://annhetzelgunkel.com/easter/swjozef.html
 * Necessary to celebrate  "Imienien" or Namesday, the feast day of one's patron saint


 * Polish families celebrate this day with a Saint Joesphs table in their house, decorated with red and white for Poland and for St Joesph
 * Holy cards and candles are all around
 * Another "meatless" celebration
 * "festive fast"


 * Have many hymns to honor Saint Joesph
 * Duszo moja
 * O Jozefie Ukochany
 * Szczesliwy, Kto Sobie Patrona