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- Date: July 14th
- Also called "Fete Nationale" (or "National Holiday")
- Officially named a national holiday of the Republic of France in 1880 Presedence de la Republique" The 14th of July
- Origin: Storming of the Bastille in 1789
- Considered the first major victory of the French Revolution
- Celebration consists of parades, dancing, picnicking and fireworks
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Bastille Day, celebrated annually in France on July 14th, commemorates what was considered the first major victory against the monarchy during the French Revolution, the storming of the Bastille. Presedence de la Republique" The 14th of July
A French prison, the Bastille housed only seven prisoners when it was stormed on July 14, 1789.
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Holiday History
The storming of the Bastille was a revolutionary movement to free a host of political prisoners held captive by Louis XVI of France. Global Gourmet: Global Destinations: Bastille Day In 1790, France celebrated "The Feast of the Federations" in honor of the first anniversary of the insurrection, but over time the July 14th commemoration was forgotten. It was revived and named a national holiday in 1880. Presedence de la Republique" The 14th of JulyHoliday Traditions
Bastille Day is traditionally celebrated with a military parade, public dancing and fireworks displays. Presedence de la Republique" The 14th of July-
Bastille Day Questions
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Does anyone know when Bastille Day is being celebrated in New Orleans? 1 AnswerBastille Day Celebrations, centered in the French Quarter to be found all over the city, marking the week of July 14th every year in New Orleans. On Bastille Da... read more -
What is Feudalism? 1 Answer"Feudalism is a decentralized sociopolitical structure in which a weak monarchy attempts to control the lands of the realm through reciprocal agreements with re... read more -
What was the crowd outside the Bastille looking for ? 1 AnswerJustice if anything. They were rallying for Jacques Necker, who was a finance minister who was sympathetic to the worker and was recently dismissed by the conse... read more -
Do the French have a public holiday for Bastille Day? If so, which day does it fall on in 2009? 2 AnswersLe Quatorze Julliet (fourteenth of July) is one of the biggest holiday days in France. It is also the most dreaded one by all Holiday-goers both in France and t... read more
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RT @hayles: Why are so many people in the UK celebrating Thanksgiving? It's like me celebrating Bastille Day.
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RT @hayles: Why are so many people in the UK celebrating Thanksgiving? It's like me celebrating Bastille Day.
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Why are so many people in the UK celebrating Thanksgiving? It's like me celebrating Bastille Day.
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On Twitter Powered by Twitter
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Sweet Pumpkin Pie (Bastille day )? http://is.gd/51cjg
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RT @hayles: Why are so many people in the UK celebrating Thanksgiving? It's like me celebrating Bastille Day.
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RT @hayles: Why are so many people in the UK celebrating Thanksgiving? It's like me celebrating Bastille Day.
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Why are so many people in the UK celebrating Thanksgiving? It's like me celebrating Bastille Day.
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