History:

Countries all over the world have various bases for determining National Day. According to statistics, 35 countries in the world celebrate the National Day when the People's Republic of China is founded. Cuba, Cambodia, etc. Take the day when the capital is occupied as the National Day. Some countries regard National Independence Day as their national day.

1804 65438+ 10/0/day, the Haitian people annihilated Napoleon's 60,000 expeditionary force and declared independence in Port-au-Prince. Since then, 65438+1 October1has been designated as the national day every year. The same is true of countries such as Mexico and Ghana. Some countries regard the anniversary of the armed uprising as the national day. July 14 is the national day of France.

The United States designated July 4th, when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, as the National Day.

Canada regards July 1867, when the British Parliament passed the Bill of Great Britain and North America, as a national day. There are also countries that celebrate the birthday of the head of state, such as Nepal, Thailand, Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark and Belgium.

Meaning:

National Day is a feature of modern nation-state, which appears with the emergence of modern nation-state and becomes particularly important. It has become a symbol of an independent country, reflecting the country's state system and polity.

Once the National Day, a special commemorative way, becomes a new and national holiday form, it will carry the function of reflecting the cohesion of this country and nation. At the same time, the large-scale celebration of the National Day is also a concrete manifestation of the government's mobilization and call.

Introduction and custom of National Day:

1, National Day Introduction:

National Day is a national statutory holiday to commemorate the country itself. They are usually the independence of this country, the signing of the constitution, the birthday of the head of state or other significant anniversaries; Some are saints' day, the patron saint of this country.

Although most countries have similar anniversaries, due to complicated political relations, this festival in some countries cannot be called National Day. For example, the United States only has independence day and no national day, but the two have the same meaning.

2. Customs:

On National Day, all countries should hold different forms of celebration activities to enhance the patriotic consciousness of their own people and enhance the cohesion of the country. Countries should also congratulate each other. Every five or ten years, some celebrate the National Day.

To celebrate the National Day, governments usually hold a National Day reception, presided over by the head of state, government or foreign minister, and invite local ambassadors and other important foreign guests to attend. However, some countries do not hold receptions, such as the United States and Britain.