In the month of July, we celebrate Independence Day, a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.
This holiday is so monumental because America’s forefathers brought to life a vision of an independent nation in which life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness became the right of all people.
Independence Day Traditions For Seniors Citizens and their families
This holiday is celebrated with several traditions that senior citizens can enjoy and pass down to the next generation.
Seniors attend events at senior centers, they plan to travel to many places in the U.S. to visit national parks, the mountains, beaches, and large cities. They go camping, visit theme parks, and stop at important national historic sites. Many people also visit Washington D.C., the nation’s capital, to celebrate the 4th of July.
This holiday is also celebrated with barbecues or picnics with family and friends at home or at a local park. The popular menu items are hot dogs, hamburgers, other meats or vegetables. They eat potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, watermelon, and a variety of desserts.
Traditional Independence Day Songs For Senior Sing – Along
- The Star-Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key
- America the beautiful, written by Katherine Lee Bates
- God Bless the U.S.A., written by Lee Greenwood
- God Bless America, written by Irving Berlin
How do you celebrate this holiday?
What traditions can you pass down to your family?
We may all celebrate Independence Day in different ways, yet we all share a sense of appreciation for the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Reference: https://americanenglish.state.gov/content-spotlight-independence-day