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The Fourth of July has become a time of food, family and fun. However, July 4, Independence Day, is also the day to celebrate the sacrifices the founders of America made to create a new nation. At a time when America thinks of the food and fun, you can direct your family to a focus not only on the true meaning of the day, but also to do so in healthy ways.
Amongst the patriotic American holidays, the Fourth of July is king. When it is your turn to organize a backyard barbecue for friends and family, do not forget the kids. Plan ahead of time, and have patriotic games and activities ready for children who attend. Keep the children's ages in mind when making your party plans.
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the highlights of the stargazing year, the Old Faithful of meteor showers. Observed for nearly 2000 years, the Perseid meteor shower is made up of dust and particles left behind in the wake of Comet Swift-Tuttle. And more often than not, they are more than worth the late night--in 2000, a massive burst of Northern Lights hit the earth just as the meteors reached their peak.
