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Independence Day is another word for the Fourth of July, and people generally celebrate this occasion with barbeques and fireworks, so this is where the conversations should begin. Start out with praise about how wonderful the selection of meat is at this barbeque. Once tasted, there is room for another compliment. You can also include the red, white and blue colors that have probably been used for the buffet decorations, plates, cups, napkins, and more.
All this eating for Independence Day is in anticipation of the exciting fireworks to come that evening. While waiting for the fireworks show, you might let the other guests know about a very special Fourth of July fireworks event that you attended when you were younger. Even if they don’t seem that interested, it will surely spark some memories of your guests’ past Fourth of July fireworks shows. Maybe dad used to go to China Town to bring home some exciting and dangerous fun. If he did, he was probably a kid at heart himself. Someone might bring up the inevitable story of their friend getting hurt with fireworks, but keep it light. With proper supervision, and in a non-dry open area, it is usually pretty safe.
Knowing your history at an Independence Day party would help to talk about how the first Independence Day came about. If you don’t know the story, chances are that there is a child at the party who does know it. He may have been taught about this holiday just recently, so it is fresh in his mind to share with the rest of the guests. They should want to pay attention to the history of the birth of our nation.
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