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Reimagining the Fourth – from Fireworks to Meaning

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For many Americans, the Fourth of July is a day filled with fireworks, cookouts, and family gatherings. But behind the celebratory smoke and sparkles lies a critical question: Do we actually understand what we’re celebrating? More importantly, are we passing that understanding on to the next generation? In a time when patriotism seems to be on the decline—especially among young Americans—the answer may lie not in grander fireworks displays, but in more meaningful, reflective rituals.

In his 2007 column, Dennis Prager proposed a transformative idea: a “Fourth of July Seder.” Modeled after the Jewish Passover Seder, this ten-minute, intentional family ceremony would reenact and reflect on the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Like its religious counterpart, the ceremony would involve the youngest attendees asking questions, symbolic elements to provoke discussion, and readings to deepen understanding. “National memory dies without national ritual, and without national memory, a nation dies,” Prager warned.

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