Today, Americans focus on parades, picnics, and fireworks for the Fourth of July. They are great and fun, but they have become a distraction from the true meaning of the day. As we become busy and comfortable in our lives, we forget about the sacrifices that were made to allow us to live an easy, free life. It is dangerous to future generations when we forget the true reason for the celebration. We cannot disregard history, or we will see “history repeat itself”.
The proper name for the Fourth of July is Independence Day. We should make a concerted effort to remember to call it that. On July 4, 1776, Congress declared our independence from Great Britian and a tyrannical King George III by signing a Declaration of Independence. Read more about the Declaration of Independence HERE and HERE.
On July 3, 1776, John Adams made a suggestion to his wife, Abigial, about how to celebrate Independence Day. He suggested similar things we do today (parades, picnics & fireworks) to celebrate the day. We should never forget the sacrifices that were made so we can be free in America today. We recommend that you celebrate and honor the day at the same time. We love Hillsdale’s suggestion on starting a new Independence Day tradition which is reading the Declaration of Independence with family and friends. Read HERE for what they suggest and to learn more about why we celebrate this day.
Have a Happy Independence Day!
