Holidays Archives

U.S. Independence Day a Civic and Social Event

The United States celebrates its Independence Day on July 4, a day of patriotic celebration and family events throughout the country. In the words of Founding Father John Adams, the holiday would be “the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance. … It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, ...

By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 3 July, 2020 | Topics: Exclude All, News | Tags: Holidays

Presidents’ Day: Honoring U.S. Presidents Washington and Lincoln

Washington’s Birthday is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Increasingly, the holiday has become an occasion to celebrate the birthdays of both President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln. Many Americans call the holiday Presidents’ Day. George Washington ...

By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News | Tags: Holidays, Presidents Day