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    1. Geese were traditionally slaughtered in November after gaining weight during harvest season to provide meat for the winter months. 2. The tradition of eating goose for St. Martin's Day on November 11th originated from the legend of St. Martin sharing his cloak with a cold beggar, with goose becoming a common dish to celebrate the saint's compassion. 3. Stuffed goose remains a popular dish in France for the November celebrations of St. Martin's Day and Thanksgiving, continuing the centuries-old traditions associated with the end of harvest season.

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    1. Geese were traditionally slaughtered in November after gaining weight during harvest season to provide meat for the winter months. 2. The tradition of eating goose for St. Martin's Day on November 11th originated from the legend of St. Martin sharing his cloak with a cold beggar, with goose becoming a common dish to celebrate the saint's compassion. 3. Stuffed goose remains a popular dish in France for the November celebrations of St. Martin's Day and Thanksgiving, continuing the centuries-old traditions associated with the end of harvest season.

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    ST Martins Day Reading Comprehension Exercises - 111412

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    1. Geese were traditionally slaughtered in November after gaining weight during harvest season to provide meat for the winter months. 2. The tradition of eating goose for St. Martin's Day on November 11th originated from the legend of St. Martin sharing his cloak with a cold beggar, with goose becoming a common dish to celebrate the saint's compassion. 3. Stuffed goose remains a popular dish in France for the November celebrations of St. Martin's Day and Thanksgiving, continuing the centuries-old traditions associated with the end of harvest season.

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