When is the National Day?

National Day is a national statutory holiday to commemorate the country itself.

The term "National Day" originally refers to a national celebration, which was first seen in the Western Jin Dynasty. Lu Ji, a writer in the Western Jin Dynasty, once recorded in the article "On the Wuchang" that "National Day is only for its benefit, and the main worry is not for its harm". In the feudal era of China, the events celebrated by the whole country were nothing more than the emperor's accession to the throne and his birthday. Therefore, in ancient China, the emperor's accession to the throne and birthday were called "National Day". Today, the National Day is called National Day.

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.

Customs and habits of National Day

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 people have to expand the scale of celebration.

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.

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