tradition — something special that people do every year

independence — being free from another country

ceremony — a formal event that people go to together

freedom — the right to do what you want without control

religion — a belief in God or gods, for example Christianity

look forward to — to feel happy and excited about something in the future

get up — to rise from your bed in the morning

stand up for — to defend or support something you believe in

give up — to stop doing something, or to sacrifice something important

carry on — to continue doing something