Open House As A "Party" in The USA
In some places in the United States, this term seems to have changed its meaning somewhat to become a kind of party usually held to celebrate the completion of high school or college by the graduate. Open houses are often seen as one of the last times a graduating senior will see their friends in such a large gathering and is often celebrated with much enthusiasm. Friends and family of the graduate are often in attendance to celebrate their graduate's accomplishment as well as a wishing them a bright future.
Open houses are also usually an opportunity for the graduate to receive some money for their further education. Guests traditionally bring small gifts or cards with money or checks, as a way of supporting the graduate's college tuition.
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