What are some modern day rituals?

* back-to-school shopping every August * partying on New Years Eve * green beer on St. Patrick's Day * Boy scouts and the annual derby car race * big Superbowl parties * seeing kids off to college every fall * families going together and choosing a Christmas tree * taking a 16-year old for their driving test * carving pumpkins in October * lighting fireworks on July 4th * a July 4th parade * egg hunts on Easter Sunday * making Christmas cookies each December * cutting out home-made Valentines * dressing up for a family Christmas card photo * putting up Christmas lights outside * seeing children off to their first prom * Times Square "ball drop" on New Years Eve * Opening day for your favorite baseball team * turkey on Thanksgiving