Chicago is weird. We celebrate on the third.
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Chicago is weird. We celebrate on the third.
It's celebrating the day they got independence from Britain or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by redxiiii
I like fireworks, even though I did get a spark in my hair one New Years and it got singed and left a mark ;[
YES. That and bottle rockets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vermachtnis
..what else are you supposed to do with those? xD
To redxiii and all other Americans who should really know this:
Independence Day is a commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which was signed on July 4, 1776.
Fun-fact: Ony one person, John Hancock, actually signed the declaration on July 4. All 55 other delegates who signed it signed on or after August 2, 1776. :thumb:
or more importantly, Independence Day celebrates the first step of many toward eradicating the letter 'u' from the English language as written in America.
Canada actually has a law about that. The British were disgusted at how "American" Canada was becoming, even when concerning speech. So they sent over British teachers to "reëducate" the people.Quote:
Originally Posted by rubah
Normally we would have a barbecue, but this year we will be sitting Shiva instead.
Edit: Should probably explain that Shiva is the first period of mourning for the dead in Judaism. Family, Friends, and community members gather at the deceased persons house and remember good times with the person. Also food is brought so the family doesn't have to worry about their own needs for a time and instead focus on cherishing the memories.
Everything's illegal in Ohio! What's with the straw law?
I'm seeing a family friend who I haven't seen in a few years on July 4. :D