I love this holiday, even if I don't go out and party with lots of people! I don't drink much, and the one day I drink a little more than usual is July Fourth. I tend to like Gin and Tonic; there's not a lot of aldehydes in gin, and I put in lots of ice, and rarely feel terrible (i.e. crappy) on the day after (i.e. the fifth, if you're counting).
The only reason I don't enjoy this holiday is: the noise. Doggies and kitties are often terrified by the loud bangs, and I have read that often cats disappear for days after the fireworks—even for weeks—and sometimes get lost.
The interesting thing about fireworks is that they can be manufactured much quieter than they currently are. The big bangs are only half to get the big wide dispersion of twinkles; they're at least half for direct enjoyment, and their dramatic effect. In some communities, they have something like fireworks by programming synchronized drones, carrying bright lights! They can do almost miraculous things, by choreographing the aerial ballet of these drones. I haven't seen one of these events; when I do, I will report.
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