1. By Grant Harclerode

2.  Black Friday is the start of holiday shopping. Black Friday  People crowd into stores for “deals”  Many people go right after eating thanksgiving dinner.

3. Tree Lighting  Many places have huge trees with special tree lighting ceremonies.  Musicians often perform  There are sometimes fireworks displaysfireworks

4. Christmas Basketball Games The tradition was started by the Lakers Now there are three Christmas gamesChristmas games Many of the players family's come to visit the games and many celebrities are in attendance

5. Six Flags holiday  Many families go to Six FlagsSix Flags  The park is themed to Christmas  They have cool light shows

6. Shopping at the mall Many people go to the mall to look for gifts The mall often has Christmas music in the stores There are often Christmas trees and lights on display

7. Slide Review  Black Friday symbolizes the start of Christmas Shopping  Tree lighting is usually done in most cities  Christmas Basketball is a fun event to go to on Christmas day  Six Flags does special event over the holidays  Shopping at the mall is usually a family event to get gifts for friends

8. Works cited  "The History of Black Friday." The History of Black Friday. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.  "A Brief History of Christmas Tree Lights." Mental Floss. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.  Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.  "Atlanta Christmas Guide: Six Flags' Holiday in the Park." Atlanta Christmas Guide: Six Flags' Holiday in the Park. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.  "Christmas, Holiday Shopping Online Trends Has Malls Trying New Tricks." CBSNews. CBS Interactive, n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.