Did you know that fireworks were invented in China, during the 7th century? It’s true! The festive pyrotechnics were traditionally used in celebrations like Chinese New Year, and their popularity eventually spread to become a mainstay in events around the world. Of course, here in the US, we typically associate fireworks with Independence Day, and
Fireworks for the 4th!
When you ask someone what their Fourth of July plans are, they almost always involve some kind of cook out, followed by “and then we’ll watch the fireworks at…” Fireworks are a huge staple of celebrating Fourth of July and have every kid screaming with either excitement or fear during the show. John Adams wrote