US Independence Day: what and why we celebrate July 4th

Almost everyone in the United States of America looks forward to the 4th of July - Independence Day, because they know there is an excuse for a big party with a huge dose of patriotism, reports Trademarks.

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Modern Americans often callt holiday is simply "Fourth of July". On this day, educational institutions, government and financial institutions do not work, and urban transport runs according to a special schedule. At the same time, international transfers do not work all over the world on this day.

In the United States, as in a highly patriotic country, July 4 is of great importance.

Origin of Independence Day

Independence Day is an annual public holiday that falls on July 4th. The holiday dates back to 1776.

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It can be argued that July 4 is the most significant date in American history, since it was on this day that the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the United States officially became an independent state, hence the term "Independence Day".

In this case, as has historically happened many times around the world, America declared independence from someone specific, namely from Britain.

America used to be made up of 13 colonies founded by British rulers. They were: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

The various economic laws of the British angered the Americans, most notably in the form of taxes to service the debt from the wars the British were waging around the world. This is what sparked the independence movement and later the Fourth of July celebrations.

In July 1776, the population of 13 colonies was approximately 2,5 million people. Today, the US population is estimated at 328 million. 31 United States cities have the word liberty in their name.

11 cities and towns contain in their name the word "independence" (independence). One locality in the country with a population of only 209 is called Patriot, and it is located in Indiana.

How to celebrate Independence Day

Fourth of July is celebrated with fireworks, bonfires, the reading of the Declaration of Independence and, in many parts of the country, concerts.
Once the Americans read the declaration aloud, after which they fired muskets and cannons.

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Nowadays, many families are hosting their own parties at home, inviting friends over for barbecues, making the most of the summer weather.

Independence Day tradition includes parades and fireworks. There are also certain regional peculiarities. So, on July 4, in the city of Seward (Alaska), a hiking trip to the top of Mount Marathon is held; in Lititz, Pennsylvania, a candle festival; and in Tecumseh, Nebraska, several hundred flags are hung on the courthouse in honor of every local native who served in the US military.

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And, of course, fireworks. Where do without them. This tradition has a long history. Congress authorized the use of pyrotechnics in the 1777 Independence Day celebrations in Philadelphia. Since then, these decorative lights have been an integral part of the holiday.

Among the traditions that gave rise to the celebrations in Philadelphia in 1777, honoring the colors of the flag, holding a parade, as well as fireworks. There also arose the tradition of proclaiming toasts - one for each state.

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