Rayne Drops: Independance Day

Ft. p.o.s.e and Jellybeans & Foodiez @ Daedreamz

History of the 4th of July holiday -The Declaration of Independence:

On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States.

Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.

Today, the original copy of the Declaration is housed in the National Archives in Washington, D.C., and July 4 has been designated a national holiday to commemorate the day the United States laid down its claim to be a free and independent nation.

This year marks the 242nd birthday of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Americans will celebrate this day as a National Holiday and spend the time with family and friends at cookouts, viewing parades and festivals, and usually end enjoying firework displays. They will show their patriotism by wearing red white and blue and displaying the American flag. It is estimated they will consume over a whopping 150 million hot dogs.

Some Random Facts:

Three of the first 5 US Presidents, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, all died on July 4

America's 30th President, Calvin Coolidge, was born on July 4

Congress declared July 4th as an official holiday in 1870 as part of a bill to officially recognize other holidays, Christmas being one of them

The "Star Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key and was originally a poem. It was later put to music, though not decreed the official national anthem until 1931

Legend has it that the Nathan's hot dog eating contest began when four immigrants got into an argument over who was more patriotic. They decided to settle the disagreement by seeing who could eat the most wieners

The Philippines gained independence from the US on the 4th of July in 1946

It is with great pride that we live in this amazing country and celebrate this day while we also celebrate diversity and welcome all the influence and culture that is brought to our country by others who have immigrated here and call this land of opportunity their home as well.

We celebrate this freedom and hope everyone has the opportunities to celebrate and display the patriotism of their land as well while remembering~

We are all in this world together.

Featuring:

Photo #1

Izzy: Jellybeans Shoppe Yankee Doodle Outfit. Comes with dress, sandals and headband. Found at the July DaeDreamz Event,

Kael: Lil Scamps - sailing Overalls Outfit. from TD fair. Baby and Kids size.

Tiny Gems a Slice of summer pose was used for the watermelon and little red stool props. Found at Toddleedoo Fair.

Flag from the Tiny Gems little lady liberty set from Toddleedoo Fair as well.

p.o.s.e Little diva poseballs 1 and 3 were used for the poses.

Photo #2

FoodIEZ Yummy Treats Table - Rainbow RARE 8 commons, 2 Rares. Each table has 8 different food items that it gives on touch. Each seat comes with 5 animations (4 sits, one for eating). Each pull $50L. Found at the July DaeDreamz Event

Lil Scamps - sailing Overalls Outfit. from TD fair. Baby and Kids size

What Izzy is wearing:

Body: Toddleedoo baby

Shape: Alex Shape [bento head] self edit

Head: *TD* Bento Mesh Head #Alex

Skin: ~Mynerva Little Kia Summer

Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes - Nymph

Ears: Unisex [Mandala] STEKING_EARS_Season5

Hair: Magika 03 Itch

Accessory: Kibitz - Star necklace - gold

Accessory: :BoWillow: Galaxy Birthstone Rings - Left RARE

Accessory: :BoWillow: Galaxy Birthstone Rings - Right RARE