Fireworks and the Fourth

Black Cat Fire Crackers My Personal Favorite as a Kid
Fourth of July is almost over and yet, things will not go well for my poor dog tonight ... as the explosions will go way into the early morning surrounding our house.Part of me has forgotten how much I loved the world of fireworks and especially the idea (and practice) of getting my own to light each summer. Partly, I guess this holiday has been marked by me trying to calm down my poor rattled doggy. I know some people even get "sedatives" for their pets on holidays like this ... maybe it's not a bad idea. I just never really want to hurt the dog with drugs and she's in discomfort but not being hurt by the night's events ... she'll "sleep like a puppy" before the whole thing is over.I also have forgotten that "blown' stuff up" has always been a part of the American Tradition when it comes to celebrating Independence Day (American Style).On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia's Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music. One year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bonfires, bells and fireworks.The custom eventually spread to other towns, both large and small, where the day was marked with processions, oratory, picnics, contests, games, military displays and fireworks. Observations throughout the nation became even more common at the end of the War of 1812 with Great Britain. (source)There's even more ... John Adams predicted the celebrations before July 4, 1776 (the day we celebrate ... but oddly ... not the day most people signed it). Adams was right about the celebrations with illuminations (fireworks) ... but, not about the day which would be celebrated.The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more. (source)A couple of cool Independence Day links are included in this sentence ... I really like this one which has a great number of awesome photos and this one about fire cracker packs.Amazingly, it is quiet now, the sound of the AC and such should calm the dog as she sleeps now. I think I'll quote the last lines of the "awesome photos" article by Gene Gable because, it says what I intended to say ... better:I still get a little twinge of excitement when I get close enough to smell the sodium, barium, copper, magnesium, and charcoal that color the sparks and flames as they shoot out of those cardboard tubes and cones. And even though I don't light fireworks anymore, I hope those temporary [fireworks] stands continue to go up every year. It's the American way. (source article p2)Indeed it is.peac4d.amos dettonville-------mostbloggers in your inbox : mostbloggers to the rescue since 2005keotags tags: independence day july 4 fireworks fire crackers firecrackers history celebration noise dogs sleepicerocket tags: independence day july 4 fireworks fire crackers firecrackers history celebration noise dogs sleep
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