Celebrating 4th Of July

Rain or shine, 4th of July brings a plethora of red white and blue festivities and colors in the streets, houses and public places all over the US.

I've heard about Americans celebrating the 4th of July growing up but I've never really given it that much thought. Well, obviously! First, I'm not American. And if there is anything in history I learned more- it's obviously my country's own history. Second, I hate history. Not my favorite subject, sorry.

So! 4th of July! Americans are big on celebrating their independence. Just as any other country who celebrate and commemorate their day of freedom. Parades and activities in the streets are usually part of the celebration and there are a lot of festivities, fireworks, parades, concerts, fun, food and drinks.

What do they Americans really celebrate on the 4th of July? July 4, 1776 represents the day of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of American as an independent nation. This day has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941 but the tradition goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. The tradition of patriotic celebration became even more widespread after the War of 1812, in which the United States again faced Great Britain. In 1870, the U.S. Congress made July 4th a federal holiday; in 1941, the provision was expanded to grant a paid holiday to all federal employees.Over the years, the political importance of the holiday would decline, but Independence Day remained an important national holiday and a symbol of patriotism.

So we celebrated 4th of July with a couple of friends and family. We had a cook out and made barbecue ribs and pork and some brats and hot dogs. Enjoying the hot humid day and having drinks and catching up with family who visited for the day.

Overall, the celebration of this day aside from the gathering of friends and family over food and drinks, is a celebration of freedom and independence. It is about remembering the brave men and women who have fought for this country and the freedom that it is now enjoying. It is about patriotism and love of this country that every one of this brave service men are willing to give and offer.