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Did You Know… Independence Day Should Actually Be on July 2?
[July 02, 2015]

Did You Know… Independence Day Should Actually Be on July 2?


NEW YORK, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Fourth of July celebrations are as diverse as its audiences. In the past, the day was traditionally celebrated with firing of guns, parades, ceremonies and patriotic speeches but now celebrations include additional activities such as fireworks, barbecues, carnivals, baseball games, concerts and family reunions. Other private events celebrating the history, government and customs of the United States are organized as well. These multiple activities suggest that different emotions of pride, patriotism, fun and unity bind this day.
123Greetings.com brings together some interesting facts you may or may not already know about the 4th of July:

July 2 is the real day of Independence, but it's celebrated on the Fourth because that's when congress accepted Jefferson's declaration.

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To avoid racking it, the Liberty Bell has not been rung since 1846. To mark the quintessential day, every Fourth of July it is symbolically tapped 13 times.



The Pennsylvania Evening Post was the first newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence with the statement, "This day the Continental Congress declared the United Colonies Free and Independent States."


The White House held its first 4th of July party in 1801.

Arvind Kajaria, Founder of 123Greetings.com says, "The Fourth of July marks the 239th birthday of the United States of America. Celebrate the glory of America with our bright and beautiful Fourth of July ecards. We encourage people to share these with loved ones to brighten up the festivity."

123Greetings.com has over 380 e-cards for 4th of July across eight categories for users to choose from.

About 123Greetings:
123Greetings.com is the world's leading online destination for human expressions reaching 95 million visitors annually. Its offering of over 42,000 e cards across multiple languages covers a mix of 3,000 seasonal & everyday categories. Its presence is ubiquitous with its Mobile App, Mobile Website and Facebook App catering to users on mobile and social media respectively. Its Connect feature is a relationship management tool enabling users to actively manage their expressions to both personal and professional contacts. It also operates 123Greetings Studio, a unique platform for artists, to upload and monetize their own e cards.

For details, visit www.123greetings.com

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