July 4th, 1776 — Is the day we celebrate our own Independence day.
On that day we became
The United States of America.
This was the great experiment. Could a nation with so
many rights and freedoms endure?
People said, "Is not a monarchy better? Or a dictatorship?"
But endure we have, and with all of our freedoms we
became the most powerful and envied nation the world
has ever known. And so we celebrate this 4th of July
Holiday.
It is no wonder that people are still coming in droves to
this great land of ours, where they have a chance to
escape political or
religious persecution, and pursue
financial freedom.
At this time of war, we realize that freedom does not
come
cheaply, but at great cost. As we celebrate, we
think of those
who are in foreign lands, who may not
even come home.
Put out your flags and other decorations, and remember
that other
July 4.
So whether you are celebrating quietly at home, at a
park for a picnic,
having a barbecue at the beach or in
a backyard, and later watching
fireworks in person or
on television, here are some ideas for you.
Main Menu —
Decorate
Decorate your home, yard, or car for the 4th
of July
Patriotic: pins, flags, posters
Patriotic items are for everyday, not just the
4th of July
Barbecue or BBQ in your own backyard
Charcoal and gas grills, smokers, tabletop
and take along barbecues
Picnic
Take along a picnic basket for your outing
at the park, beach, or riverside
Fireworks for home or display
Follow all the safety rules for fireworks so that
you can have a safe and sound 4th of July.
