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Happy 4th of July!

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It’s another year of celebrating the Declaration of Independence, which was adopted 245 years ago on July 4, 1776. Typically, it’s a time of celebration with our families and friends, watching fireworks, and eating lots of food. And with more people vaccinated, many will be able to have these mingling celebrations. While the pandemic might seem like it is winding down, it simply isn’t over. So be safe while having fun. And no matter how you celebrate, here are a few facts you may not know:

Although adopted on July 4, it wasn’t officially signed on this day.
More than one copy exists.
A riot broke out in New York upon the news and a statue of George III was melted to shape more than 42,000 musket balls.
Eight of the 56 signers were born in Britain and not America.
Richard Stockton became the only signer to later recant his support of the revolution.
One of the copies sold for $8.1 million.

For expanded explanations and additional things you may not know, go to History.com. As always, be safe and have a great day!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction

Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2020Holiday4th of July, America, Barbeque, Britain, Celebration, Declaration of Independence, Eating, Entertainment, Families, Fireworks, Food, Fourth, Free, Freedom, Friends, Fun, George III, Grilling, History, New York, Official, Rejoice, Richard Stockton, Signed, Statuepdpabst

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It’s another year of celebrating the Declaration of Independence, which was adopted 244 years ago on July 4, 1776. Typically, it’s a time of celebration with our families and friends, watching fireworks, and eating lots of food. This year with the pandemic, all might be done a bit differently. But no matter how you celebrate, here are a few facts you may not know:

Although adopted on July 4, it wasn’t officially signed on this day.
More than one copy exists.
A riot broke out in New York upon the news and a statue of George III was melted to shape more than 42,000 musket balls.
Eight of the 56 signers were born in Britain and not America.
Richard Stockton became the only signer to later recant his support of the revolution.
One of the copies sold for $8.1 million.

For expanded explanations and additional things you may not know, go to History.com. As always, be safe and have a great day!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

July 4, 2019Holiday, Literary4th of July, America, Barbeque, Britain, Celebration, Declaration of Independence, Eating, Entertainment, Families, Fireworks, Food, Fourth, Free, Freedom, Friends, Fun, George III, Grilling, History, New York, Official, Rejoice, Richard Stockton, Signed, Statuepdpabst

Image result for happy july 4 gifs

Hooray! It’s another year of celebrating the Declaration of Independence, which was adopted 243 years ago on July 4, 1776. It’s a time of celebration with our families and friends, watching fireworks, and eating lots of food. As you prepare for your day of fun, here are a few facts you may not know:

Although adopted on July 4, it wasn’t officially signed on this day.
More than one copy exists.
A riot broke out in New York upon the news and a statue of George III was melted to shape more than 42,000 musket balls.
Eight of the 56 signers were born in Britain and not America.
Richard Stockton became the only signer to later recant his support of the revolution.
One of the copies sold for $8.1 million.

For expanded explanations and additional things you may not know, go to History.com. As always, be safe and have a great day!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction

Happy Easter and, um, Happy April Fools’ Day!

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Yay, it’s Easter! Time for religious celebrations, eggs, chocolate, and family gatherings! Some folks celebrate for different reasons, and this is okay. Whether you’re a church goer, or not, I hope everyone has time for some egg hunting, eating, or just plain foolery! Yep, I aid foolery! Because…it is also April Fools Day!

So while you’re scheming your next trick, here are some fun facts I found about Easter and April Fool’s Day on Bing and other searches today:

Did you realize that Easter’s date often changes? Easter Sunday can fall anywhere between March 22 to April 25. Easter is based on the lunar calendar (moon) rather than our more well-known solar one, thus the variation in the date.
Why the name Easter? The most popular answer is that the name Easter comes from a pagan figure called Eastre (or Eostre) who was celebrated as the goddess of spring by the Saxons of Northern Europe.
How does Easter translate in religion? The Greek word translated “Easter” in Acts 12:4 is pascha, and refers to Passover, which was always kept on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan (Abib). It was Passover, not Easter, that God commanded His people to observe, and they did so throughout early New Testament time.
Christian’s Celebrate: The resurrection of Jesus Christ which occurred on the third day after he was crucified on the cross. Back in the day, decorating Easter eggs was traditionally a symbol of the empty tomb. This tradition is called Pysanka. Christians believe that Easter eggs symbolize new life and resurrection.
The week before Easter has a couple names: Holy Week and Passion Week. This week contains Palm Sunday, Maudy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and the Passover (Wednesday).
How much money is spent on Easter? According to Statistic Brain in 2017, the total monies spent on Easter candies was $2.1 billion and total amount on Easter related goods $14.6 billion!
How did April Fool’s Day Begin? The true origins of April Fools’ Day are uncertain, but one theory is that it began in 1582, when France adopted the Gregorian calendar. Before then, New Year’s Day fell on March 25, not January 1. And those who continued to celebrate the old New Year (at the beginning of April) were called “fools” by their early adopting peers.
Be careful what you read! Some newspapers, magazines and other published media report fake stories on April Fool’s Day, which are usually explained the next day or below the news section in smaller letters. Sometimes they involve elaborate pranks, such as this one in Copenhagan Metro in 2001.

Hope everyone has a fantastic day! And as you’re eating, watch out for all the tricksters!

P.D. Pabst

Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

Happy 4th of July!!!

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Hooray! It’s another year of celebrating the Declaration of Independence, which was adopted 239 years ago on July 4, 1776. It’s a time of celebration with our families and friends, watching fireworks, and eating lots of food. As you prepare for your day of fun, here are a few facts you may not know:

Although adopted on July 4, it wasn’t officially signed on this day.
More than one copy exists.
A riot broke out in New York upon the news and a statue of George III was melted to shape more than 42,000 musket balls.
Eight of the 56 signers were born in Britain and not America.
Richard Stockton became the only signer to later recant his support of the revolution.
One of the copies sold for $8.1 million.

For expanded explanations and additional things you may not know, go to History.com. As always, be safe and have a great day!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction

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