The Fourth of July is almost upon us and people across the nation will once again be celebrating their independence from British rule.
It may come as a shock to some, but Independence Day was almost the second of July, as opposed to the fourth. The formal call for freedom actually occurred on July 2nd, while Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Declaration did not become official though until August 2, 1776 after members of Congress signed the document, (according to the National Archives).
President John Adams wrote in a letter to his wife that July 2nd should be celebrated by future generations as the “great anniversary festival” for the new nation. He almost got his wish! Perhaps that is why so many begin to celebrate the festivities as early as the last week of June, as fireworks in our neighborhood have actually been firing since the second week of June.
“Let freedom ring” is a declaration by many throughout our country. Interestingly, is the fact that the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia hasn’t been rung for the past 171 years! Its last sound was heard on February 23, 1846 in order to celebrate the birthday of George Washington. Its silence was deemed necessary because of fears that is would worsen the crack. Instead of the bell ringing, we hear bands playing and fireworks exploding to signal the birth of our nation’s independence.
Those of us at Angle Florist in Christiansburg, Virginia wish you the very best this holiday season. We hope you will enjoy your time with family and loved ones as you recall the blessings that come from living in a free and democratic society. We hope that as you fire up the grill and slice the watermelon, you will pause for a moment to consider the many privileges we enjoy to live in a society that celebrates freedoms of speech, press, religion, and travel to name just a few.
Each time you see a flower whose blossom reflects the red, white, and blue of our nation’s flag we hope that those blooms remind you of all the reasons our country is so special. We trust that the beauty you enjoy from such beautiful specimens cause you to reflect on the beauty of those areas in our country that pronounce equal majesty and splendor. From coast to coast ours continues to be the shining light upon a hill! Even though we continue to face challenges to our way of life, we stand confident that our legacy of freedom will endure for generations to come and that our Fourth of July celebrations will continue to ring true throughout the world.
At Angle Florist in Christiansburg, Virginia we always salute the work of our brave men and women who serve in the armed forces around the globe. Whether those individual serve in the Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, or National Guard, we honor them for their service and their sacrifice. As they defend our freedoms around the world, may we never forget to remember them in our thoughts, prayers, and meditations!
As always, if we can ever help you with any of your floral needs, please don’t hesitate to give us a call (540-382-0258) or visit our new e-commerce website at www.anglefloristva.com. At Angle Florist in Christiansburg, Virginia we always consider it an honor to have you as one of our customers. A very Happy Fourth of July to each of you!
