The 4th is a lovely time of year in which we remember our independence (well, you know, if you're American). There's all sorts of cookouts, parades, and fireworks!
...Just remember, though: it wasn't the fireworks that made us free--it was people. Let's just try and take a short moment to be thankful to those who fought for us, those who fought two-hundred and forty years ago, and those fighting right now.