Birthdays

The United States is not the only country that celebrates the birth of its famous leaders.

One of the grandest birthday celebrations is the Queen’s Official Birthday, also known simply as the Queen’s Birthday. This is celebrated in several commonwealths and throughout Great Britain. It is also now celebrated in Fiji, which is now a republic.

Keep in mind that they will switch King with Queen and vise versa, but this date does not mean that this is the actual birthday of the Queen or King.

Currently in the UK, the Queen’s birthday is celebrated the first, second, or third Saturday in June. The birthday is marked with the Trooping the Colour, also known as the Queen’s Birthday Parade.

The Queen’s Birthday Parade is performed by the British Army. You’ll also find that royalty will also appear in the parade. You may find that history tells many stories, however, Queen Elisabeth rode in her parade on horseback until 1987, where it was replaced with a phaeton.

The Queen’s Birthday has been celebrated annually in this matter since 1820, except in periods of mourning, in bad weather or other exceptional circumstances.

Then there was Edward VII, who moved the date to June, because he thought it was the best time of weather.

In Australia, the Queen’s birthday is on the second Monday in June and is celebrated as a public holiday. It also marks the opening of Australia’s snow season.

When it comes to Canada, there is Victoria Day. This is another way of saying the Queen’s Birthday. It is celebrated before May 24. Some say that this is to honor queen Victoria, however, it could just be a celebration to mark the beginning of a Canadian Summer.

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Not everyone’s birthday is celebrated by a country, but when it comes to the birthdays of past Presidential leaders, you will find that it is not only a day for celebration, but it is a day of fun and a reason not to be at work.

Keep in mind that it is a national holiday and it gives any business an excuse not to work.

On the third Monday in February, we take time to celebrate the birthdays of some former Presidents. Originally though the Presidents birthdays were celebrated separately.

President’s day was first thought of in honor of George Washington’s birthday, but it has now become a day of honor for all the past presidents.

Lincoln’s birthday was celebrated at a different time, although his birthday is actually February 12. Lincoln’s birthday was never a federal holiday like Washington’s.

This holiday became real in the late 1980’s, where it was first termed as presidents day and it was a way for you to honor mostly Washington and Lincoln, however, it is for all the presidents of the US. Keep in mind that it is not the same holiday through out the states.

In fact, in Massachusetts the governor issues an annual Presidents Day proclamation honoring Presidents that come from Massachusetts. Alabama observes the day as Washington and Jefferson Day, and in Virginia, George Washington’s home state, the holiday is known simply as George Washington Day.

The next time that you celebrate president’s day you may want to think about how the country sees the holiday and how it has not become equally cherished throughout the States.

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July fourth happens to be one of the most important celebrations to Americans. You’ll find that this is the day that the declaration of independence was sign centuries ago, which lead to America’s freedom from English rule.

For some this is just another day off, a day to watch fireworks, party with family and friends, have a few beers or take a little vacation. However, there is plenty more to this celebration of the nation’s birthday.

July 4th is an important day in our history. It is the day we should remember all of the rights and freedoms we have as Americans and enjoy them. Keep in mind, many people sacrificed their own life and freedom for America to be able to stand along. Freedom is not cheap.

On our Nations birthday, we should take time to remember those who made those sacrifices. There were 56 men who signed the declaration of independence. They couldn’t have imagined what that document would mean to Americans now.

In fact, 5 signers were captured by the British and tortured before they died. Twelve went home to find their dwellings ransacked and burned and nine fought and died from wounds or hardships of the war.

That is almost half the men who signed out nation’s greatest symbol of freedom. However, they still signed the document and they knew that by doing so was treason and that came with a punishment of death.

Some of us take this holiday for granted. Our Nations birthday, July 4th should be celebrated with family and friends.

While you are enjoying the fourth of July fireworks, you may want to keep in mind that it means more than just a time for picnics and fun, but it is a time to remember all of those who sacrificed their own life in order to ensure freedom for the future generations.

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