Tag: Fourth of July

  • Happy Fourth of July!

    July 4th became a federal holiday in the U.S. in 1870. Since then, Independence Day has remained an important symbol of patriotism for America, as well as a national holiday. Because the Fourth of July falls during the summer, many people celebrate with outdoor barbecues and fireworks. Don’t forget to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner, which…

  • Happy Fourth of July weekend!

    Happy Fourth of July weekend! I’m in Ireland with spotty internet, but wanted to share some Dave Barry humor from his Classic collection: “Today when the kids get tired of trying to make ice cream (allow about twenty-five seconds for this), it’s time to play some traditional July Fourth games. One of the most popular…