By Charles Curley, WLG Commentary

 

 

Ever notice that we refer to “The Fourth of July”. Every other holiday has a name. How often do you say, “We’re celebrating the 25th of December”? No, it’s Christmas. Or Newton’s Day, if you prefer.

 

 

Some holidays float, so you couldn’t refer to them by date. Thanksgiving is always on the last Thursday on November (in the US). This year it’s on November 25. Next year it’s on the 24th. And let’s not get into lunar calendars.

 

 

So why is this one holiday known by its date, instead of its name? Who knows?

 

 

But as we celebrate it, let’s remember what we originally celebrated that day: the Declaration of Independence. Not just separation from England, but the fundamental principles expounded so eloquently behind that separation.

 

 

Who knows, we could even show some independence and refer to it by name again: Independence Day.

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