What did India do on Independence Day?
Nothing as grand as America of course, what with the fireworks and huge parties and everything, but India had his own way of relaxing and enjoying himself on that day.
For one, he celebrated all things Indian.
He wore kurtas on that day.
He enjoyed a different Indian cuisine at each time of the day, including south Indian, North Indian, chaat, and last but not least, his favourite mishti.
He also usually watched a few of his favourite Bollywood films and listened to some Hindi songs.
He celebrated his freedom, freedom from the British rule and freedom from -
Paperwork!
He had a deal with his boss; he was going to do no work on 15th August unless it was so-urgent-that-it-couldn't-be-put-off-till-tomorrow.
He sometimes, if he was lucky, would get a call from his brother, Pakistan, who wished him a gruff 'happy independence day', in return to India's wishes to him on the previous day.
He also worked extra hard for his not so fortunate people, so that they could have a special day; helping in various charities and sending them presents anonymously.
Since he had the whole day to himself, India would often take to musing about life. He would wish that his people were more free than they actually were; free from corruption, free from poverty, free from the double standards and discrimination of society.
On this Independence Day, India was currently flipping through TV channels while trying to plan what to do for the day when he saw a blond head moving back and forth beyond his window.
India grinned. England was proud of all his former colonies and loved to celebrate their Independence days with them but it was an awkward matter, since.. well, they had gotten their Independence from him.
India walked quietly towards the window and then popped his head out.
"Hello England"
"Whaaa.. " England spluttered, almost falling backwards.
India managed to keep his poker face on.
"Would you like to come inside?"
"Y-yes that would be nice. I-It is pretty hot outside."
Though whether the flush on England's face was due to heat or embarrassment would remain a mystery.
...
After a while India and England sat snuggled together on the couch, watching one of India's favourites from Bollywood.
"England?"
"Hmm?"
"Would you like some chaat or tandoori or something?"
"But you always make it too spicy.."
"It's ok. We can have jalebi or lassi afterwards."
"Alright then."
..
For the past few years, India also entertained a certain British friend of his on Independence Day.
A/N: My head canon Pakistan is a Romano-type character.
kurta - Indian attire
chaat - Indian street food
mishti, jalebi - Indian sweet dish
lassi - sweet Indian drink