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The Origin of the FestivalEnglish National Day is a major national festival i...
The Origin of the FestivalEnglish National Day is a major national festival in the UK, which is usually held on the 23rd of June each year. This festival was first proposed by the British MP, John Mottley, in 1795. He proposed that the day should be set aside to celebrate the birthday of Queen Victoria, who was then the reigning monarch of the UK. The proposal was accepted and the day was officially declared as "Queen Victoria's Birthday" in 1837.The Development of the FestivalIn the past, the British monarchy has always been very grand and magnificent. Therefore, when Queen Victoria's birthday was approaching, the British government would usually arrange a grand ceremony for her birthday celebration. At that time, the whole country would hold a variety of activities to celebrate her birthday, such as singing songs in public places and displaying fireworks and lanterns in squares. However, with the passing of time and the popularity of new monarchs, such grand activities were no longer applicable to everyone's daily lives, and some of them gradually faded away with time.The Current Situation of the FestivalNowadays, English National Day has become a more general national festival in the UK. On this day, people will not only hold various activities to celebrate, but also participate in a variety of public welfare activities to give full play to their social responsibility and national spirit. At the same time, many important historical events in England have been held on this day to enhance people's awareness of history and promote cultural exchanges between Britain and other countries. In addition, some companies will also launch a variety of promotional activities to attract more customers on this day. In short, English National Day has become a day full of vitality and color for people in the UK.The Impact of the Festival on Other CountriesThe impact of English National Day is not limited to the UK itself. With the spread of British culture and influence around the world, this festival has also become an important festival in many other countries. For example, many English-speaking countries will also hold various activities to celebrate this day, such as singing songs and displaying fireworks and lanterns in public places. In addition, many non-English-speaking countries will also hold activities on this day to promote cultural exchanges with Britain. At the same time, many people will also choose this day to go abroad for travel and sightseeing to enhance their international experience. In short, English National Day has become an important festival for many countries around the world.
