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Of those days will be detailed what is its origin and how they usually
celebrate those days in the United States of America.
ORIGIN OF MOTHER'S DAY
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in
the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated
by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought
to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of
devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and
parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and
illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this
time forward forever more.
The main symbols associated with this day include red and pink
hearts, cupid, cards, chocolate and flowers. Despite all of these
traditional elements, the real message of the day is to celebrate the
love one has with anyone, ranging from family to friends to lovers
and spouses. However, just as many holidays in the US or other
countries, this day of love has been commercialized, and most
companies produce and sell items specifically for Valentines Day.
Intended to serve the demand for V-Day gifts, some people believe
all of this has taken away the real meaning of the day, and support
some anti-traditions, such as going so far as to boycott the holiday
entirely.
For those who do celebrate Valentines Day, there are certain things
which are always done. Some of these include the following:
Sending flowers.
Going out for dinner or cooking dinner at home.
Sending Valentines (cards).
Spending time with loved ones.
Despite all of these things which should be done for Valentines Day,
almost no one receives a day off from work for this day. Because it
is around the same time as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and
Washingtons Birthday, this day sees almost everyone going to
work.
The day of the father as Mother's Day in the United States are two
very special days for the United States, which take that day to spend
with their family, make a gift, share with their parents.