We all get caught up in the fireworks and the barbecues but what does it all mean?
Make this day a day to learn some history for your little one. It saddens me that so many children do not know why we have fireworks and bbqs.
Here is some Kid friendly advice to explain the day.....
Over 200 yrs ago the land that we live on (the United States) had to follow the laws from Great Britain and the people who lived on our land decided that they wanted to be free and have their own laws. July 4th was the day that many important people signed a paper that said we were our own states and not part of Great Britain anymore. JULY 4th 1776 is the United States Birthday!
For older kids add:
This paper is called the Declaration of Independence. The most famous line is:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Enjoy the day and be safe in your travels!
Dawn
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