Independence Day or Fourth of July?

[homesteader]

I notice most Americans, nearly all, refer to today's holiday as the fourth of July. I often do too. When I can catch myself I try to refer to it as Independence Day, to better capture the spirit of the day.

Do you have any thoughts or opinions on which term is better, or which you prefer?

 

[haparnold]

I prefer the term Independence Day, as that’s what the holiday is. I don’t call Christmas December 25th.

It doesn’t make me mad when people say “Fourth of July”; in fact, I use it to refer to the date, as in “do y’all want to come over on the Fourth?” I just try not to use it to reference the holiday itself.

 

[agnosticpipe]

Although I like the sound of Independence Day, I usually say 4th of July. I'm not even sure we are as independent as we used to be. I for one am quite dependent on Mexico as I am in constant need of their Tequila. ?

 

[warren]

Either seems eminently correct. "Mox nichts" to me. I would use the term if I was referencing "Independence Day" for specificity I suppose. Well, always if I'm in Great Britain, if only to tweak. The old line "Do the Brits have a forth of July?" This will often get a "no" from many Americans. Try it!

 

[jaytex1969]

I prefer to say Independence Day.

I do understand the effort saved by saying four syllables instead of five, so don't let the people saying "4th of July" bother me.

 

[captainsousie]

Potato, potato. How ever you say it it's the same day. nana

 

[mso489]

Maybe July Fourth became more used as people in the U.S. became aware of the many Independence Days around the world referring to the many colonies which separated themselves from their former ruling countries. July 4, or Fourth of July, capsulizes which country was becoming independent.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Either way it means the same to me. “Down with the British!”???️

 

[marconi]

4th July has a new significance for us Brits,it will be remembered as the day the pubs reopened after being shut for over three months.

 

[mawnansmiff]

If July 4th is a celebration of the independence from British rule, then to me it should indeed be called 'Independence Day' and enjoyed to the full. Why on earth would it be anything else?

We too have our Independence Day inasmuch as when we escaped from the clutches of the Federation Of European States aka the United States Of Europe ?

Regards,

Jay.?

 

[mikestanley]

Independence Day falls on July 4th. I guess when we start calling Christmas, December 25th, I'll consider July 4th more proper.

Mike S.

 

[bnichols23]

Six of one to me. Either works.

 

[homesteader]

4th July has a new significance for us Brits,it will be remembered as the day the pubs reopened after being shut for over three months.

I saw that on the news today. Glad you all got to celebrate a little freedom too.

 

[homesteader]

We too have our Independence Day inasmuch as when we escaped from the clutches of the Federation Of European States aka the United States Of Europe ?

Regards,

Jay.?

Just curious, is there celebration in Britain over Brexit? Do you think it will be a holiday of sorts?

 

[bnichols23]

Myself, I don't really care. Nor do my cats. Lots of high-altitude Christmasy multi-color flashbangs going off from the church parking lot behind our house. The felines are under the bed!

 

[shanez]

Considering our "independence" was hard fought and won over a period of time, simply choosing a single date to celebrate seems logical and, therefore, makes both equal.

 

[bnichols23]

Yup, sounds right to me, shane!

Three huge triple stages just went off at the same time from the parking lot. Lit up about 20% of the sky for a good 10 seconds. Hope that's the last, for the cats' sake! ???????

 

[mawnansmiff]

"Just curious, is there celebration in Britain over Brexit? Do you think it will be a holiday of sorts? "

I certainly hope so but it's early days yet, things still going on.

We do have a commemorative 50p coin however!



Regards,

Jay.

 

[prndl]

We just say the more economical "July 4th" around here.

Then again, I'm from the American south and, outside of booze and sex, we like to make short work of most things.

 

[mikethompson]

In Canada we called it Saturday.