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- Annie B. Bond
- June 30, 2008
- 3:00 pm
- 16 comments
Independence Day will soon be upon us in the United States. Families and communities celebrate with barbecues, town parades and firework displays.
One of my favorite Independence Day traditions was our family picnic at a nearby sand bottom lake, where we would all play volleyball in the water and then enjoy my mother’s red, white and blue shortcake with strawberries and blueberries.
I would love to hear about your favorite Fourth of July celebrations. Or if you live in another part of the world, what are your favorite summer traditions? Share with us by clicking on “add a comment” below.
Read more: 4th of July, Holidays, Life
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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+ add your ownThank you for sharing.
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the article.
I hate to say it but I just veg out on front of the TV or do something quiet and enjoy the day off. In the Southwest it's too hot to be outdoors and too crowded to go to any of the events so I just play it safe and sane and stay at home. :) Have a happy 4th everyone!
weather permitting we go to the beach with our picnics or picnic in the many beautiful parks of England.
I go to the festival that displays fireworks every year.
fireworks!
we go the beach in WI
What about Canada Day on July 1st?
well i don't celebrate the 4th but do the 1st
we always go to the canada day parade,go home go for a swim in the pool,get the bbq ready and wait for our friends and family have bbq and some drinks,play games with the kids,maybe go for another swim,and of to the far grounds for the rides for about 3-4 hours back home swim,eat and back to the fair stay there till the fire works at 10 pm and home,then bed.....:)
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