The 4th of July has been a federal paid holiday for all Americans since 1938, though celebrations date all the way back to the American Revolution in the 1770s.

Americans spend over $1 billion on fireworks every single 4th of July – making it the biggest fireworks holiday in the world.

Popular 4th of July foods include hot dogs, corn on the cob, watermelon, and ice cream – and in Boston, locals traditionally celebrate with clam chowder!

"The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem of the United States, is one of the most commonly sung songs during 4th of July celebrations across the country.

A beach campfire on the 4th of July is one of America's most beloved summer traditions – families gather around the fire to roast hot dogs, make s'mores, and watch fireworks light up the night sky over the water.

Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson – two of the most important Founding Fathers – died on the exact same day: July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Celebrating the 4th of July outdoors around a campfire is considered deeply patriotic – the early American pioneers and settlers spent their lives in the great outdoors, making nature a natural part of Independence Day tradition.