* by Fernanda Mara (Marilyn, in the picture with her parents and sister, our Julie Harris)
July 4th: Happy American Independence Day!
Blue, white and red everywhere: on people’s clothes, faces and hearts! Nothing related to the United States playing in the World Cup (by this time, the national team had been back from Africa after being beaten by Ghana!). This is how this nation celebrates its Independence Day.
American flags hang in front of the houses and business places. Families get together in parks, squares and various public places to have picnics, watch live concerts, enjoy entertainment shows and sing in behalf of their nation. At around 9 pm the sky above the country is fulfilled with amazing firework shows that last for approximately 30 minutes!
At public places we can see this party is made for every single American: children and adults, women and men, Americans and immigrants. They all enjoy it and take their time to thank their country for their freedom and glory!
Regardless of anyone’s thoughts and impressions about this nation, we all have to admit that the USA people do know how to celebrate!
And last, but not least, great news for shopping lovers: during this holiday the stores have major sales!!! So if you have the chance to visit North America during summer, don’t miss this important date! Wear your blue, red and white clothes and sing Happy Birthday to the US along with the natives!!!
if only Brazilian people were more like Americans... I mean, we lost the world cup and, where are the flags???
ResponderExcluirYou're right, Thalita. North Americans really live their flag and show it everywhere: caps, shorts, sweatshirts, bathing suits and underwear.
ResponderExcluirThis 'flag passion' is part of their culture. In Europe you can't see it either. Some Europeans even think it's a bit disrespectful.
I think just like the Spanish saying: 'allá cada uno'. But if you want to spread this passion in Brazil, count me in.
Êêêê! Viva!
ResponderExcluirYeah, I know the flag thing is very American, but you got what I meant, it's about spreading the passion in Brazil, I think it would help us feel more patriotic!
ResponderExcluir