History of Holidays: Independance Day
The fourth of July is days away, I can already smell the barbeques and anticipate the aftermath of all the fireworks. And yet it is so easy to get caught up in what Independence Day in the USA has turned into, and forget where it all started. For me, History was always one of my favorite subjects. So starting with this blog, we will delve into the histories of holidays as they pop up.
The year of the origin of Independence Day is 1776 and the day is July 4. We, only being 13 Colonies had made the decision to be independent of England's rule. Even though the day of celebration happens to be on July, meetings and preparations for this move were going on heavily during June of 1776. The Revolutionary War had been going on since April of that year and both sides were eager for the conflict to end.
Prior to being independent, while under royal rule colonist would often celebrate the king's birthdays with bells, bonfires, and processions. So when we had a better cause to celebrate, we chose to continue the tradition with a new meaning- our independence. Slowly over time, various states and political parties would use Independence Day as a holiday to further their own causes.
In 1870, Independence Day became a Federal Holiday and in 1941 a Paid Federal Holiday for Federal Employees. In the 19th century, it has less been about politics and more holiday as much as it is a symbol of patriotism.
What does Independence day mean to you? How do you celebrate it? When you are celebrating, be sure to have a beer for the men and women, no longer with us, that made this possible for you and me! #America!
The year of the origin of Independence Day is 1776 and the day is July 4. We, only being 13 Colonies had made the decision to be independent of England's rule. Even though the day of celebration happens to be on July, meetings and preparations for this move were going on heavily during June of 1776. The Revolutionary War had been going on since April of that year and both sides were eager for the conflict to end.
Prior to being independent, while under royal rule colonist would often celebrate the king's birthdays with bells, bonfires, and processions. So when we had a better cause to celebrate, we chose to continue the tradition with a new meaning- our independence. Slowly over time, various states and political parties would use Independence Day as a holiday to further their own causes.
In 1870, Independence Day became a Federal Holiday and in 1941 a Paid Federal Holiday for Federal Employees. In the 19th century, it has less been about politics and more holiday as much as it is a symbol of patriotism.
What does Independence day mean to you? How do you celebrate it? When you are celebrating, be sure to have a beer for the men and women, no longer with us, that made this possible for you and me! #America!
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