| Thank you, Obert Johnson in northeast Iowa, for this week’s photo! |
There are lots of ways to measure time. Of course, there’s the obvious passing of seconds and minutes, but there’s also noticing the length of our days. There are other, less immediately tangible ways, too: the weather outside; our growing gardens; our growing children.
We also measure time by important events: birthdays, anniversaries, holidays. This Saturday is one of these annual milestones. If Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, then Independence Day is the year’s midpoint, when so many people are reveling in the heat of summer, enjoying time barbecuing, hanging out with family and friends, and marveling at fireworks under a starlit sky.
While our responsibility to keep ourselves and each other healthy and safe will likely make this year’s festivities look a bit different, this doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t make time to celebrate. In fact, now is the perfect time to rethink and stretch yourself beyond how things have always been done. Who knows? You might find yourself looking forward to spending time with the new traditions that you form along the way.
No matter how you choose to spend the Fourth of July, we encourage you to include one of these delicious Independence Day–inspired recipes. From Star-Spangled Chicken With Fireworks Salsa to Chocolate Sandwich Cookies With Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles, they all taste like the best of summer.
This is also a great time to learn more about Independence Day. For example, did you know that the Declaration of Independence was not actually signed on July 4?
As our Canadian friends know, Canada Day is July 1. Read all about this holiday’s origins with lots of trivia and more than a few traditional recipes, including Maple Walnut Layer Cake and Canadian Butter Tart Squares.
Finally, spending time out in the sun is always a good way to celebrate any summer holiday. While outdoors, take care to avoid poison ivy. If you accidentally come in contact with it, follow these tips for relief. Also, be sure to keep it out of your own yard and garden!
As sure as the Sun will rise and set each day, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is here for you, now and always.
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