Celebrate the 4th of July with Iconic American Style
Late every May the “patriotic season” begins in the United States with Memorial Day and continues on until November, when we honor our war veterans on Veterans Day. There are also other patriotic holidays during that period, such as Flag Day in June, the Fourth of July and Labor Day in September. Those would be considered the primary patriotic holidays but there are also some that are lesser-known. The first, Armed Forces Day, actually falls before Memorial Day. Then we have Citizenship Day and Patriot Day in September, followed by United Nations Day in October.
Most people in the U.S. take the major patriotic holidays seriously, in addition to some of the minor ones. This is probably partially due to the fact that so many people have veterans in their families, or at least know someone who has served in the American armed forces For these people, there’s a very personal connection to these holidays. That’s why there’s a growing tradition of using Memorial Day patriotic designs to send cards that honor veterans when each major patriotic holiday comes around. A simple gesture like sending a card can make a world of difference to a veteran who might think his or her contribution has been forgotten.
On a more upbeat note, nearly everyone in the United States celebrates Independence Day, which takes place on July 4th. Some people really get into it — sparklers, hot dogs and all — and make a giant celebration out of it. Many people throw barbecues, which give people a great excuse to run around with sparklers and eat a lot. A common trend has been for people to make their own invitations to these parties, using contemporary 4th of July clipart or free American flags. This makes invitations cheap and easy because with little effort they can create and print fun invites. Even those who never designed a thing can do it!