The 4th of July is one of my more favorite holidays, right with Thanksgiving. I like these two holidays mainly because there is no need for presents or special preparations, just food. And while one holiday typically has turkey and the other hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill as their centerpiece at the table, everything else is pretty much up to whatever you want. If you want to do a 5k on Thanksgiving morning, you can. If you want to watch a parade or drink coffee outside, you can. there are no "required" traditions other than eating and the rest of the day is all yours to do with as you and/or your family please.
I feel like Christmas and Easter are both overrated. Both require a lot of preparation, for weeks ahead of time. What to wear. What gifts to get. Baking candy and cookies or boiling eggs to dye them to then hide and/or eat them! It's crazy what traditions are or have become over the years. When the mail focal point should be coming together and spending time with family.
Whatever the holiday make it your own and make your own traditions. Last year I walked four miles and grilled steak swhile spending another holiday alone. It is what it is and it is what you make it.
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