Monday, June 22, 2026

The president who pushed for celebrating the 2nd of July

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Mardi Gras, the Fourth of July, pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving– these traditions are quintessentially American, but how did they become what they are today? Did you know that one of our founding fathers refused to celebrate on July 4th? Or that pumpkin pie was resisted by many before becoming a holiday staple? Each tradition we take for granted has a story, often unknown to us. Which major holiday was once banned? Which sports event started as a marketing campaign? Keep on reading to find out!
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