The United States has gone through numerous wars and battles in the past. These historic events featured brave and courageous soldiers who were very eager to sacrifice their lives in honor of their country. Without their valiant efforts, it is very hard to imagine the freedom, independence and peace that are currently in effect in society. Here is a quick look at the basic idea behind the celebration of Veterans Day in the U.S. Reasons for Celebrating Veterans Day Why do we celebrate Veterans Day? This special day was established as a yearly holiday in honor of the brave veteran soldiers and military personnel of the U.S. Today, there is an estimated 24.9 million military veterans in the country. These people deserve utmost respect and appreciation for their significant contributions...

Memorial Day is one of the most important holidays in the U.S. Observed annually every last Monday of May, people usually take some time off from their work and other activities to reflect on the significance of this all-important celebration. To know the reason why we celebrate Memorial Day, it is quite interesting to look at the various significant events in history that made this day very special. The Significance of Memorial Day Why do we celebrate Memorial Day? The primary reason why people celebrate this special event is to commemorate the lives of U.S. soldiers and other military personnel who sacrificed their lives and died in honor of their country. Before, people celebrated this event in honor of the casualties of the American Civil War, particularly Union soldiers. Today, the entire...

Every first Monday of September, Americans take a moment to recognize the contributions of the working man. It was officially inaugurated in 1882 and there are several reasons why people celebrate Labor Day. To Make Amends There are many theories concerning its origin. Some claim President Cleveland signed it into law to make up for what he did in the past. There was a rally by railway unionists in Chicago. The President ordered state troops to take command. The ensuing battle led to the deaths of over 30 workers. Others claim that the holiday was put in place because of an incident in Chicago wherein 8 workers were unjustly accused (and executed) for crimes they didn’t commit. There are other legends, but they have a common theme. That is, it was to pay back the workers for the wrongs...