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Known \u00a0as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.<\/div>\n
Here are some fun facts about the food you are likely to enjoy while celebrating the 4th of July!<\/div>\n
Although there is no fixed menu for the celebration of the Fourth, you can count on traditional favorites such as hamburgers and hot dogs, chicken, ribs, garden salads, potato salad, chips and watermelon.<\/div>\n
There’s a 1-in-6 chance the beef on your backyard grill came from Texas. The Lone Star State is the leader in the production of cattle and calves.<\/div>\n
The chicken on your barbecue grill probably came from one of the top broiler-producing states: Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, North Carolina and Mississippi.<\/div>\n
The lettuce in your salad or on your hamburger probably was grown in California, which accounts for nearly three-quarters of USA lettuce production.<\/div>\n
Fresh tomatoes in your salad most likely came from Florida or California, which, combined, produced more than two-thirds of U.S. tomatoes. The ketchup on your hamburger or hot dog probably came from California, which accounts for 95 percent of processed tomato production.<\/div>\n
As to potato salad or potato chips or fries, Idaho and Washington produces about one-half of the nation’s spuds.<\/div>\n
For dessert, six states \u2014 California, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Arizona and Indiana \u2014 combined to produce about 80 percent of watermelons last year.<\/div>\n
And the apples in your apple pie? They most likely came from Washington or New York, the two top apple producing states.<\/div>\n
And for the children, visit this link for fun coloring pages, craft ideas, puzzles and games to celebrate the 4th of July holiday<\/div>\n
http:\/\/www.apples4theteacher.com\/holidays\/fourth-of-july\/<\/div>\n

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Are your kids out of school and bored already? Here are some great ideas for fun things to do with kids:<\/p>\n

Have a teddy bear picnic. Host it for your kids and their favorite stuffed animals. Make lunch fun and turn it into an indoor or outdoor picnic instead.<\/p>\n

Do a string painting- get string and cut it into various lenghts. Dip the string into bowls of kid paint and get creative.<\/p>\n

Make a nature collage- take the kids for a walk and collect things for nature\u2026flowers, acorns, leaves, grass and glue them all onto paper or cardboard to make a collage.<\/p>\n

Food Jewelry- string macaroni, cheerios, noodles or straws onto a string. Make necklaces, bracelets, anklets or belts<\/p>\n

Make a playhouse- get a large appliance box, paint and decorate it and make a playhouse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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