5 Common 4th of July Traditions
Another holiday weekend is upon us and we're gearing up to celebrate America's Birthday all weekend long. Just like with any other holiday, the 4th of July has many traditions that people across the country will be taking part in this weekend. In today's blog, your Lake of the Ozarks roofer takes a look at a few of the most common traditions and how they came to be associated with Independence Day celebrations: 1. Backyard BBQs Cookouts are one of the most popular activities to partake in during the 4th of July holiday weekend. From that juicy steak to the traditional burgers and brats, 4th of July is the nation's most popular outdoor cooking holiday. How did throwing meat on the grill become part of this patriotic holiday? In the early 1800s, colonists in Virginia had been getting together in the summer to smoke large animals over a pit since before the nation's founding, a tradition they brought over from the West Indies. The practice spread in the first h...