This is one of the most beautiful fourth of july pictures that I found while surfing for fourth of july firework shows across the nation. Yes... when it comes to the celebration of Fourth of July - nation's birthday we can think of nothing but sizzling smell of grilling BBQs and a dark evening sky adorned with the galring galore of glorious flashes - like the one in this fourth of july picture!

If you are planning a trip this 4th of july, try it to a spot that is going to sprinkle some grains of patriotism on you. There are certain spots that truly celebrate nation's birthday in the most awe-inspiring way. Check out these tips of 4th of july firworks displays.

Trust me... there could be nothing more patriotic than celebrating the nation's birthday in the nation's capital? A grand firework show is kicked off each year over the Washington Monument at around 9:20 p.m., throwing the city fun just out of gear! I have been there a couple of times to have the spectacular view of the Washington firework extravaganza! West Lawn is the right spot to find how America adorns herself with the multi-colored bursts.

New York City promises what we call 'Macy's firework display' on 4th of July each year. This has always been the biggest firework display in the United States, with over 120,000 bursts, soaring as high as about 1,000 feet right over the East River. You need to view the show to appreciate the real glory of the glaring flashes shadowing on the river breast!

New Orleans promises a rocking 4th of July celebration with awesome fireworks show galore over the Mississippi River, artistically choreographed to patriotic music which starts from 9:00 p.m.

If you are planning to flag on a trip to San Diego, just don't afford to miss the firework display over north San Diego Bay include Shelter Island and Harbor Island. The show starts at around 9 p.m. SeaWorld and LEGOLAND also put on their own displays, which gives the San Diego firework display entirely a distinctive dimension!

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Freedom of religion! Just when the nation is getting ready to be buzzed with the Fourth of July fun, the web has been found abuzz with freedom of religion and 1st amendment. In our country, freedom of religion is a guaranteed constitutional right defined in the religion clauses of the 1st amendment. Freedom of religion -- as in the 1st amendment is closely related to separation of church and state, an idea written of by Thomas Jefferson.


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The 1st Amendment prohibits the federal government from making any legal binding "respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Let's now keep the thoughts of freedom of religion in our mind and move a step ahead to think about something more deeper and more valuable - may be even more valuable than the 1st amendment! Yes... let's spread the fragrance of patriotism. Lets think about one religion - and that is 'We are Americans'. At least for this phase of the year let's enjoy the law of freedom of religion more aesthetically - let's feel Proud To Be Americans!

I just found these cool and inspirational Fourth of July ecards that I think, are the most transcendental ones across the board. Click away these fourth of july pictures and find a unique fourth of july card with each click. Just pick the one that antices you the most and send this to all you know in this world.

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Yummy to eat and very easy to bake recipes are always delightful. Here are some lip-smacking Fourth of July special pies, which are sure to make you drool. You can treat all your friends over this yummy pie this July!!

Serves 10

Active: 20 min
Total: 1 hr 20 min
Planning Tip: The cookies can be baked up to 2 weeks ahead and frozen airtight with wax paper between layers. Proceed with Step 6 up to 1 day ahead. Store tightly covered in a single layer (frosting stays soft) at cool room temperature or refrigerate.

INGREDIENTS:
1 box (15 oz) refrigerated ready-to-use pie crusts
3 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
1 can (21 oz) blueberry pie filling
1 large egg, slightly beaten in a cup
3 Tbsp sanding or coarse (crystal) sugar
You also need: 1½- to 2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter

PREPARATION:
1. On lightly floured surface with lightly floured rolling pin, roll 1 pastry round into a 12-in. circle. Fit into a 9-in. pie plate, letting edges overhang. Drain 1 can cherry pie filling, combine in a bowl with remaining 2 cans cherry pie filling.

2. Bend a clean 6-in. square of cardboard in middle forming a wedge. Place in upper left corner of pie (like hands of a clock pointing to 9 and 12). Fill with blueberry pie filling. Spoon cherry pie filling into rest of pie. Lift out cardboard.

3. Roll other pastry round into a 10-in. circle. With a pastry wheel or sharp knife, cut round in five ½-in.- wide strips. With cookie cutter, cut 5 or 6 stars from rest of pastry. Brush strips and stars with beaten egg; sprinkle with sanding sugar.

4. Heat oven to 425°F. Starting in middle of pie, carefully place 3 long strips, evenly spaced, across filling toward bottom edge. Cut remaining 2 strips into 4-in.-long pieces. Lay over cherry filling on upper right corner. Press ends of strips into edge of crust. Roll overhang of bottom crust up over ends of strips to form an even rim. Flute or crimp rim. Brush rim with beaten egg; sprinkle with sugar. Place stars on upper left corner of pie.

5. Bake 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F; bake 25 to 30 minutes longer until pastry is golden brown and filling bubbles. Place on wire rack and cool completely.

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