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Six colorful firework blooms light up the night sky.

Hot Take

Did you know that fireworks were invented in China around 200 BC? The loud sounds and bright lights were used to scare off enemies, evil spirits, and bad energy. Today, they are a worldwide symbol of celebration. This month, fireworks will feature prominently in the festivities of Canada Day on July 1, U.S. Independence Day on July 4, and France’s Bastille Day on July 14. Here’s a fun firework finger play you can do with your kids.

Ingrid Christina’s original “Fireworks Fingerplay” for your programming.

In order not to also scare off loved ones, modern fireworks are best enjoyed with earplugs. Pets will also need extra reassurance.

Fireworks or not, here’s wishing you and your family safe celebrations this July. And here’s a fun song you and your little ones can sing while grilling!

Enjoy Ingrid Christina’s original “Family Cookout Song” for your programming.

Quote of the Week

What was important wasn’t the fireworks, it was that we were together this evening, together in this place, looking up into the sky at the same time.
Banana Yoshimoto

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Featured Creators

This week we’re featuring the community members of Falls Church City, VA, who came out at 7 a.m. on Sunday to paint crosswalks around City Hall.

Caring citizens and children of Falls Church, VA, paint City Hall crosswalks.

The Painting Pride activity refreshed two existing crosswalks and added a third. Mayor Letty Hardi painted along while a doting public safety officer directed traffic. And everyone got up to their elbows in paint!

Thank you, City of Falls Church, Falls Church Forward, and FCC Schools Pride Alliance, for making this event happen.