07
Apr
France Celebrates National Day: History and Traditions French National Day, known as Bastille Day, is celebrated every year on July 14. This date marks the attack on the Bastille prison in 1789, an important event in the French Revolution that was symbolic of the struggle against tyranny. Apart from symbolizing freedom and equality, this celebration is a moment of unification for the French people. The history of this celebration is rooted in the time of the revolution against absolute monarchy. The storming of the Bastille by the people became a symbol of resistance to monarchical oppression. Over the years, July…