Why is it we celebrate Holidays we don't know the meaning behind?

If our children don't know why they celebrate these holidays, especially the 4th of July than it is schools fault, as well as that of the parents. July fourth is to celebrate our independence from the English Monarchy. The english were essentially taxing everyone here like crazy, forcing us to pay for conducting everyday business with the introcduction of the "stamp act." July 4th, 1776 is when the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Nation, declaring ourselves a free country, with our own independant government.

Have to agree with you on this one. Feels like, nowadays, society's diluting whatever historical meaning there is. Granted, my history's not that great either, but I at least have an idea lol. January was Martin Luther King's birthday, followed by President's Day, which celebrates two of our presidents - George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who I think were both born in February--though I -think- it was originally for Washington, then Lincoln was added to it after his time. May was Memorial Day, honoring those who were killed in battle, and I believe started after the Civil War. The Fourth celebrates the writing/adoption by congress of the Declaration of Independence from Britain during the Revolutionary War.

Now a days that is what realy happening. It's like a senseless tradition. In our country we also celebrate memorable holidays but when you asked what it is all about you just get a few words answer. The deeper meaning is missing. Recently we celebrated our Independence Day (June 12) on a different day. Our leaders trasfered the date of the main holiday ahead so that people working could spent more time with their family. I think the main event was not given the real meaning.