24 of the oldest traditions in America that are still carried out today

Fireworks have been a tradition in the US since 1777. ungvar/Shutterstock Thanksgiving, Mardi Gras, and Fourth of July traditions have been around for hundreds of years. Customs surrounding the presidency, such as the turkey pardoning, are also some of America's oldest. The US also has some surprising practices, like placing pickle-shaped ornaments on Christmas trees. The United States is about to celebrate its 250th birthday, but some of its most famous traditions are even older. Thanksgiv...