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Thursday, 11 July 2013

Independence Day Festival

Independence Day or “Fourth of July”, is the federal holiday in United States celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 from Great Britain. This holiday is celebrated with fireworks, ceremonies, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball, family reunions, and political speeches, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.



Independence Day is United States national holiday and patriotic displays. Independence Day celebrations often take place outdoors. Independence Day is a federal holiday, so all non-essential federal institutions (like the postal service and federal courts) are closed on that day. Many politicians make it a point on this day to appear at a public event to praise the nation's heritage, laws, history, society, and people.




Families often celebrate Independence Day by hosting or attending a picnic or barbecue and take advantage of the day off and, in some years, long weekend to gather with relatives. Decorations (e.g., streamers, balloons, and clothing) are generally colored red, white, and blue, the colors of the American. Parades are often in the morning, while fireworks displays occur in the evening at such places as parks, fairgrounds, or town squares.

Pillow fighting

The common game that play by young children is pillow fighting. The pillow fighting isn't suitable for babies, because the weapon in this fighting includes a scimitar, grenade, nun-chucks, ninja star, battle ax, and even a light saber pillow.



They chose pillow because it's often soft and results hasn't injuries. Most of pillow fighting occur during children sleepovers. Modern pillow is more stronger than old one because the old pillows filled by feathers and spread throughout when break. While, the new one often filled with a block of solid and artificial filling and with less breakage during the pillow fighting.





The pillow fighting day occur in 115 cities across 39 countries from Europe to Asia, America to the middle east in order to have a funny day and share their happiness together.