Im American, and I was just wondering if it would be tacky to have a small traditional celebration on Independence Day? Should I invite the locals over to enjoy some beers and BBQ? My family typically told old stories about the revolutionary war and the day was revolved around family and country...So I would love my children to expirence it, but I am worried that others would see it as childish and tacky...any suggestions?
2007-05-06 08:55:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
---yes, I should have pointed out, I am currently living in the UK
2007-05-06 09:05:43 · update #1
If you're afraid of being viewed as tacky, put an emphasis on the fact that it's for your kids. The fun thing about kids is that you can use them as an excuse to be as childish or tacky as you like! =O) Dress the event up as a children's barbeque, invite some of the local kids over, and invite some grown-ups over for yourself.
2007-05-06 09:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you worried about what other people think? If it was a family tradition from your childhood that you particulary cared for, why not pass that on to your children? What's wrong with celebrating our nation's independence? Be proud of who you are and if people have a problem with that, ignore them and continue celebrating.
2007-05-06 09:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by OhKatie! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it sounds like a great idea i live in england and if anyone in my area was holding a 4th of july celebration then i would be all for it
it is one world at the end of the day why not help to bring it more together
2007-05-06 09:02:29 · answer #3 · answered by vici 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in a small village, we have American living here who holds a party on the 4th July, you shouldn't have much problems getting people to come.
2007-05-06 09:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by Avon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Hispanics can have Cinco de Mayo in America, there's no reason you should feel ashamed to celebrate July 4th in another country.
2007-05-06 09:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
celebrating the fourth of july is an americcan holiday not an england so to have a celebration you could call it something else peace day for all and have a bbq as we in america celebrate our peace day
2007-05-06 09:12:59 · answer #6 · answered by d_elmasry@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its good idea its part of your history and u should celebrate it if thats what u wanna do would also be good for your kids to learn about the 4th of july and what it means
2007-05-06 08:59:31 · answer #7 · answered by tracyw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO you still live in the US? Or are you in another country? I assume in another country so I think a SMALL gathering would be fun for the people you have met and for your kids too.
2007-05-06 08:59:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No way, thats apart of history. Why would that be considered to be childish? Go for it.
2007-05-06 09:01:47 · answer #9 · answered by ~§uηƒℓσబєr§~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you in the UK? if so go for it we Brits don`t give a monkey`s you guy`s becoming independent. have a nice time.
2007-05-06 09:03:23 · answer #10 · answered by EVH 5150 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋