The Giver

What were the twelve ceremonies of The Giver by Lois Lowry?

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At the Ceremony of One, children are assigned a name and family.

At the Ceremony of Four, the children receive button down jackets.

At the Ceremony of Seven, children receive front-buttoning jackets.

The Ceremony of Eight marks a time of new clothes that have pockets.

Children celebrating the Ceremony of Nine receive bicycles.

The Ceremony of Ten marks the year of new haircuts.

The Ceremony of Eleven is celebrated with new, gender specific clothing.

The Ceremeny of Twelve marks the transition to adulthood, and children receive their assignments.

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The Giver