I got an answer to my earlier question about the Fourth of July,
it is Independence day, it falls on the fourth each year, but I think a long weekend would be better for everybody. What do you think? Agree or disagree?
2007-07-02 13:19:07 · 21 answers · asked by joconfidence 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Independence Day
No...July 4th is July 4th.
That would be like moving Christmas away from December 25th....It just won't happen and won't be popular...
2007-07-02 13:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by Eric S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can change Washington's birthday or Lincoln's but I dont think you'll ever get the 4th of July to change to just any day that makes it easier to have a 4 day weekend. Most of the people I know around here are making it a whole week's vacation. Some of it is paid and some of it isnt, but the 4th is on the 4th. If it ever gets changed, I'll be very disappointed.
2007-07-02 20:29:07 · answer #2 · answered by techtwosue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. The 4th of July is honored by history. Would you move New Year's Day off 1/1?
2007-07-02 20:21:27 · answer #3 · answered by Charley M 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
NO, there is a reason that we celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July, try rechecking your history.
2007-07-02 22:30:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is on a set day. July 4th. If we put it on a set "day of the week" it would no longer be celebrating the anniversary.
2007-07-02 20:22:13 · answer #5 · answered by Angie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry I just think it's a bad idea. America celebrates our freedom on the 4th for a reason. That's the day we were set free. If it's a set day, things wouldn't be the same. Sorry.
2007-07-02 20:22:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe people are taking this seriously. This year kind of sucks because I don't get a long weekend, just one day off. And unlike other people I can't take 2 days off. LOL
2007-07-02 20:24:15 · answer #7 · answered by chlaxman17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought that July 4th was a sacred day in American history and should not be tampered with to accommodate the whims of those desiring yet another 3-day weekend
2007-07-02 20:21:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely! Call it Independence Day and make it the first Monday in July.
2007-07-02 20:24:06 · answer #9 · answered by easyericlife 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You mean like changing celebration of Lincoln's birthday (Feb. 12) and Washington's birthday (Feb.22) to President's Day and having it on a Monday in February? Sure, why not? We can call it Freedom Day and make it any Monday in July. After all, isn't that what holidays are for? I mean, to give us long weekends?
2007-07-02 20:23:33 · answer #10 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋