In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States.
Unfortunatelly I couldn´t see the traditional fireworks but I enjoyed a barbecue with the people who are working with me at the lab. It is amazing to see how much you can learn about a culture experincing things first hand...
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Nice post, Mariana!
And an excellent use of hyperlinks to provide explanantions for those who want to go further. That's the beauty of digital text, isn't it? An ever expanding network of meanings and information.
So, I guess that you now agree that school-year vacations are a great way to learn... ;-)
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