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Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?

The Independence Day Holiday, also known as the 4th of July, is a celebration of the birth of the country known as the United States of America. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence - the thirteen colonies declaring their sovereignty and as such would no longer be under British rule.

Independence Day Fun Facts

  • First 4th of July celebration occurred in Philadelphia, PA on July 4, 1777
  • Bristol, Rhode Island is credited with the longest continuous 4th of July celebration in the USA. Their celebration started in 1785.
  • In 1870 Congress declared July 4th an official federal holiday in the District of Columbia where federal workers in DC could take the day off without pay.
  • In 1938 Congress made the 4th of July a paid federal holiday for the entire country.

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Cookout Essentials

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Cook Out Essentials

Vintage Holmar Wooden Napkin Holder

This vintage wooden napkin holder was handcrafted in Japan. $15.99 plus $10.00 Shipping Fee.

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Vintage Metal Snack Caddy

Great for a party or a barbecue, serve nuts, chips, candy, and more. A vintage metal caddy with 3 removable bowls. $25.99 plus $10.00 Shipping Fee.

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Nostalgia Corner

Is it a Barbecue or a Cookout?

These days the terms "barbecue" and "cookout" are used interchangeably in American culture, bringing visions of backyards, parks, grills, hot dogs and hamburgers.

The term "barbecue' originated from the indigenous Taino people of the Caribbean. They utilized a special wooden framework made of green sticks called a "barbacoa" to slow cook meat. It is believed that the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus encountered the Taino people during his 1492 voyages, bringing their barbacoa method back to Spain.

The term "cook out" came about in the early 1900's and was associated with quicker cooking of such meats as steaks, hamburgers, etc.

An increase in the availability of affordable grills and a rise in suburban living after World War II helped make this social ritual an important part of American culture.