* 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!!!
