Why Is Independence Day An Important Part Of American Culture

Holidays are a key and fundamental part of American culture. Not all holidays celebrated in the United States are unique to the country; Christmas is celebrated in over 160 different countries and even Labor Day is celebrated in other countries such as Australia and Canada. However, there is one holiday which the United States is known for celebrating quite differently than other countries. Independence Day, celebrated on the Fourth of July annually in the United States, features several traditions and celebrations which are idiosyncratic to the rest of the world. People often say that Independence Day is just an excuse for Americans to drink liquor and shop for sales, and actually, that is partially true. The truth is, however, that liquor is
All in all, Independence Day has evolved throughout the years. In recent times, Independence Day has become a day where people set aside all political affiliations and commemorate the very existence of the United States. Unfortunately, I predict that in the upcoming decades, Independence Day will instead become a day of the division of the people. To begin with, Independence Day has a very turbulent history; it wasn’t always a holiday in which everyone came together in patriotism. The holiday originates on July 2nd, 1776, when the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence, now considered to be one of the most essential documents in American history. The document was the official decree of independence from Great Britain had the colonies won the Revolutionary War. As we know now, the colonies were ultimately victorious, and consequently earned their sovereignty. The copies of the document itself were not distributed to the American public until two days later, on July 4th, hence why the fourth became the Day of