his American national holiday is celebrated among family and friends, and all major cities pull out all the stops to present a grand old time. It is a day of family celebrations with picnics and barbecues, Tshowing a great deal of emphasis on the American tradition of political freedom. The activities associated with the day include watermelon or hotdog eating competitions and sporting events, such as baseball games, three-legged races, swimming activities and tug-of-war games. 48 TTW World