I am raised at sunrise with ceremony, lowered at dusk with care, and flapped by the wind high above the holiday crowd. What am I?
A flag
Flags are traditionally hoisted at dawn and lowered at sunset, fluttering on poles during patriotic holiday celebrations.
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