According to Wikipedia, "In the United States Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.[1] The United States Army also celebrates the Army Birthday on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775."
By now, your child has been exposed to Memorial Day and will soon be exposed to the 4th of July. So to a young child, this all could be very confusing as the flag is present in every Holiday. I explain to my child that Memorial Day is to remember all those people that fight for us, 4th of July is America's birthday, and Flag Day is well, the flag's birthday. All represent America.
Here are some books you can read to your child. I find that even for my older children, they love to hear a quick story, especially in the summer. Pictures books are great for all ages.
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Afterwards, have some fun making a yummy flag treat. I find there are so many places to find recipes, but my favorite is
KraftFoods.com
What You Need:
**3cups boiling water,
**2pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin
**2cups ice cubes,
**2pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
**1/4 cup sugar
**1tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed,
**2pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin, or any red flavor
**2cups halved strawberries
**1/2cup blueberries
Make It:
STIR 1-1/2 cups of the boiling water into dry blue gelatin in medium bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup of the ice cubes; stir until ice is completely melted. Pour into 13x9-inch dish. Refrigerate 20 min. or until gelatin is set but not firm.
PLACE cream cheese, sugar and half of the whipped topping in large bowl; beat until well blended. Spoon over blue gelatin layer in dish; spread carefully to evenly cover gelatin layer.
Stir remaining 1-1/2 cups boiling water into strawberry gelatin in separate bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add remaining 1 cup ice cubes; stir until ice is completely melted. Let stand at room temperature 5 min. or until slightly thickened. Spoon over cream cheese layer in dish. Refrigerate 3 hours or until set.
SPREAD remaining whipped topping over dessert just before serving. Decorate with strawberries and blueberries to resemble a flag. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator
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Afterwards, have some fun making a yummy flag treat. I find there are so many places to find recipes, but my favorite is KraftFoods.com
What You Need:
**3cups boiling water,
**2pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin
**2cups ice cubes,
**2pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
**1/4 cup sugar
**1tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed,
**2pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin, or any red flavor
**2cups halved strawberries
**1/2cup blueberries
Make It:
STIR 1-1/2 cups of the boiling water into dry blue gelatin in medium bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add 1 cup of the ice cubes; stir until ice is completely melted. Pour into 13x9-inch dish. Refrigerate 20 min. or until gelatin is set but not firm.
PLACE cream cheese, sugar and half of the whipped topping in large bowl; beat until well blended. Spoon over blue gelatin layer in dish; spread carefully to evenly cover gelatin layer.
Stir remaining 1-1/2 cups boiling water into strawberry gelatin in separate bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add remaining 1 cup ice cubes; stir until ice is completely melted. Let stand at room temperature 5 min. or until slightly thickened. Spoon over cream cheese layer in dish. Refrigerate 3 hours or until set.
SPREAD remaining whipped topping over dessert just before serving. Decorate with strawberries and blueberries to resemble a flag. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator
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