Independence Day 4th of July

INTRODUCTION OF FESTIVAL AND ORIGIN -

INDEPENDENCE Day, also called the Fourth of July in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood. Independence Day is a federal holiday in America since 1941. The celebrations of Independence Day started back in the 18th century during the time of the American Revolution. On 2nd July 1776 when the Continental Congress voted in favor of Independence and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson.  The written declaration stated that the American colonies were tired of being ruled by Great Britain.From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence. Before the declaration, America was part of the Kingdom of Great Britain.

WAY OF CELEBRATION -

Independence Day is celebrated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches, and ceremonies. The celebration is done by countrymen to celebrate their Tradition & Culture, Politics, Heritage, History, Society and in order to do their patriotic displays. Wikipedia says Independence The day is the national day of the United States.

Families often celebrate Independence Day by hosting or attending a picnic or barbecue; many take advantage of the day off and, in some years, a long weekend to gather with relatives or friends. Decorations (e.g., streamers, balloons, and clothing) are generally colored red, white, and blue, the colors of the American flag. Parades are often held in the morning, before family get-togethers, while fireworks displays occur in the evening after dark at such places as parks, fairgrounds, or town squares.

 

SPREAD OF FESTIVAL & DISADVANTAGES -

 On July 4th, 1777, the first official July 4th celebration was held. This day was celebrated with the firing of guns, cannons, bonfires, and fireworks. Philadelphia (then capital of the United States) was the first city to celebrate July 4th in this manner.  Other cities, later on, took up the practice of firing guns and fireworks. As John Adams the 2nd USA president said, quoting “It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.”  In order to celebrate the American spirit and enhance the festivity fireworks and explosive devices are used widely associated with entertainment and aesthetics but each year they injure thousands of people and cause millions of dollars in property damage.

How kids celebrate 4th of July?

Children the most Valuable resource of America celebrates the day of declaration and glory of America  by painting their face in color of U.S.A flag or some other patriotic designs , they are involved in making patriotic wands , by being  busy in hogging festive foods . Independence day task Kids is to write letter to someone in the military serving our country.

 

FAMOUS QUOTES FOR kids on 4TH OF JULY-

America is a tune.  It must be sung together.” – Gerald Stanley Lee

“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.  I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.”  – Abraham Lincoln

“America means opportunity, freedom, Power.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” – Benjamin Franklin

“Give me liberty or give me death!” – Patrick Henry

“Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy

“We hold our heads high despite the price we have paid, because freedom is priceless.” – Lech Walesa

 

 

BOOKS ON AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE –

Night before the 4th of July (Link)

Story of America’s  Birthday (Link)

Pie is for sharing (Link)

Parade colors (Link)

The journey of one and only declaration of Independence. (Link)

1776, America and Britain at war. (Link)

The constitution of United States and the declaration of Independence.  (Link)

Greetings for 4th of July-

God bless America

On this special day, let’s make promise to lead our nation on path of prosperity & peace.

I feel so proud to be part of the most wonderful country in the world. Have a happy 4th of July.

Happy Independence Day to you and your family.

Wishing you nothing but happiness on this great day, Happy 4th of July.

 

Gifts ideas for 4th of July –

Patriotic garden flag (Link)

Patriotic coffee mug  (Link)

Patriotic T-shirts (Link)

Star and stripes beach blanket (Link)

Fun fireworks beverage Tub (Link)