M|m: It's My Favorite Holiday!

I love the 4th of July. Maybe because it gives me a chance to bring out my inner pyro... 

I have some great memories of participating in the neighborhood 4th of July parade with my dad when I was younger. It was fun to get decked out in patriotic style and throw candy from the back of his motorcycle. 

Here are some things that I think of when I think 4th of July.

BBQs

Fireworks!

Those who have fought and those who continue to fight to make our country what it is.

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

We, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the name, and by authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states; that they are absolved from all allegiance, to the British crown, and that all political connection between them and the state of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved; and that, as free and independent states, they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and to do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.

If you're interested, read here to learn about some common 4th of July myths.