The 4th and 24th of July

I have often considered why we celebrate the same holiday only twenty days apart. Yes, I realize the vastly different purposes driving each celebration, but the end result is the same.

Exhibit A: The 4th of July

Family

Parks

Parades

Food and Fireworks

Exhibit B: The 24th of July

Same, but with less pictures.

The conclusion: They are the same holiday.

Possible reasons for this might include:

- we like having two holidays in one month but lack the creativity to come up with something novel to separate the two

- our government is secretly controlled by carnis (carnival workers) who realize that two holidays featuring their rides would boost revenue

- it was so fun the first time, we just have to do it again.

I lean towards the last one. And here is proof.

Happy July everyone!!