FEATURE/Fourth of July More Meaningful to Americans This Year.Entertainment & Lifestyle Editors FEATURE... According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a recent survey, the upcoming July 4 holiday will take on a new significance for most Americans in light of the events of September 11, 2001. While the summer celebration has always been a time for patriotism Patriotism See also Chauvinism, Loyalty. America, Captain comic-strip character known as the “protector of the American way.” [Comics: Horn, 155–156] American elm traditional symbol of American patriotism. , the survey, conducted by StrategyOne for Bush's Baked Beans baked beans Noun, pl haricot beans, baked and tinned in tomato sauce baked beans npl → judías fpl en salsa de tomate baked beans bake npl , reveals just how meaningful it will be. Survey results revealed that 66% of Americans say their participation in July 4 festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. this year will be more meaningful than in the past. In addition, an overwhelming 83% say that they plan to take some time to think about those who are serving or served our country. To celebrate the upcoming holiday, 82% plan to cookout with family or friends, 76% will also watch fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to and over 41% plan to attend a parade. For more information, contact Karin Janessa, Edelman Worldwide, 312-240-2642. StrategyOne for Bush's Baked Beans -- April 2002 nationwide telephone survey of 1,000 respondents aged 18 and over (the margin of error on this study is +/- 3.1% at the 95% level of confidence). |
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