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A major holiday tradition in the US is Independence Day each year on the Fourth of July, marked by a federal holiday. Everyone is off work to celebrate the American Independence day with fun and... |
A major holiday tradition in the US is Independence Day each year on the Fourth of July, marked by a federal holiday. Everyone is off work to celebrate the American Independence day with fun and frolic outdoors. Americans enjoy a long and leisurely Independence Day weekend since all the federal offices are closed.
As per holiday tradition, families go off on picnics with delicious food. They spend the afternoon enjoying games, music, races and other special events like pie-eating competitions. Barbeques are the holiday tradition on this great day, and people are seen wearing the colors of the American flag – red, white and blue – everywhere. There are major parades everywhere from the morning and the famous fireworks are towards the end of the day in public places like parks, town squares, etc. Another holiday tradition also includes people turning out in costumes at these parades, resembling the great men who won us our freedom. High school bands play the music and these men in costume march to this tune. As the day draws to a close, it is time for fireworks, which is the biggest holiday tradition on the Fourth of July. No matter where an American is located across the world, they will never miss an Independence Day celebration.
Why Holiday Traditions On The Fourth Of July?
The fourth of July marks the greatest day in American history when the Continental Congress implemented the final draft of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. For a whole month this declaration was read out to the people and they rejoiced. The following year, Philadelphia celebrated by ringing bells, firing guns and lighting candles and firecrackers – making it the holiday tradition to follow for future generations of Americans. But the fourth of July was declared a federal holiday only in 1941. Today’s holiday traditions related to the Independence Day celebrations also include replays of historical events with actors wearing the appropriate costumes and as a grand finale, read out the Declaration of Independence out to the people.
The Independence Day holiday tradition followed in Arizona is a pow-wow that lasts for three days. They also have a rodeo show and a lot of dancing. In Pennsylvania where the Declaration was read for the first time, the people light innumerable candles at the park, floating in the water. As per their holiday tradition, they choose a Queen of Candles. In addition to this, at the Boston Harbor in Massachusetts where the USS John F Kennedy sails in, the Boston Pops Orchestra treats the people to all the patriotic songs of America as they watch the fireworks show.
A lesser-known holiday tradition related to the American Independence Day is for American people to tease the English on this day!