American Made

Fourth of July and other American Holidays are full of fun with family and friends hanging out in the sun barbecuing and playing in the pool. But do your children know why we celebrate these holidays? I think it is important for even young children to be aware that this is not just a day to party. Even if you are just telling a toddler we are celebrating our country. As they get older you can give them more details about the history of these holidays and even use people you know who serve our country as an example. My six year old cousin asked me on Fourth of July why it was such a big celebration, I probably went into some detail that went over his head, but he now knows that it is independence day, which if nothing less, is now a word in his vocabulary.