How to Celebrate Independence Day
The day a nation is declared independent is a big event, since it is the start of a society, a distinct culture. It deserves more than just the cancellation of classes or workdays. Reverence for the nation should be observed, as tribute to the men, women and events that formed the foundation of the country you call home. Of course, you can choose to stay at home and relax, but it is only fair to pay respects to your national heroes at least once in your life. They deserve it.
A Historic Family Reunion
family reunionFamily reunions are done during special occasions and independence day isn’t short of being special. Instead of doing the usual chitchat over dinner and drinks, you can hold skits about historical events and some history-related games. Form teams to play select scenes in history, in which the winner receives a prize. As for the games, you can play history trivia or regular party games laced with a historical theme. You get to have fun with your family and possibly your friends while you honor your nation’s history.
Visit Your Country’s Historical Sites
Every country is rich with historical places. Before independence is given to a land, significant events happen throughout the area, collectively instrumental to forming a nation. You can devote the day to visit some of those sites, so you can appreciate the history of your land and fellow countrymen even more. Even if you live in a small country, visiting all the historical sites in one day is virtually impossible. Just reserve some of them for the next independence days to come.
Historical Movie Marathon
For those who are too tired for partying and traveling, you can be utterly nationalistic without leaving the comfort of your own home. Relax by playing a string of DVDs that depict your country’s history and heroes while you munch on your favorite snacks. Surely, you will find more than a dozen movies about local culture and history on the DVD Store or the DVD rental. History and heroes have always been popular themes for movies, worldwide.
Costume Party
independence dayGeneration after generation, the fashion trend changes, which means your country has seen a ton of fashion styles over the years. Settle on a particular era on your country’s history for the costumes’ basis. Arrange the party area as if it were from the era you selected. Place replicas of historical structures, figures and events. The party games are also based on the happenings during that era. If you organize the party well,
everyone will feel like they are living out more than a few pages of a history book.
Nationalism is a characteristic that distinguishes not just people, but countries as well. We all have it, since we owe the nation some of our beliefs, our characteristics and ultimately, our lives. Now celebrate. Happy Independence Day.