Raise your glasses - today is the Fourth of July and we are celebrating American Independence Day!

The 4^th of July remembers the signing of the declaration of independence between the USA and Great Britain in 1776.

So get up off your chairs and celebrate the history, tradition and the government of the USA. Get out your American flag. It's almost a sin in America to not wear red, white and blue on the 4th of July. Basically anything is acceptable, and the bigger the better!

According to expert Geoff Cob writing in Irish America Magazine, the blind Irish composer Turlough O’Carolan wrote the song regarded as the “ancestor” of the American national anthem, his 1723 tune “Bumper Squire Jones,” honoring one of the composer’s patrons.

In case you like to listen to traditional songs like “The Star-Spangled Banner“, “America, the Beautiful“ and “God bless America“ maybe you need your CDs for your CD player.

But most important to highlight on your calendar is your local 4^th of July party, do not miss that!

Office Supplies Ireland wish a happy 4th July to everyone!