The Big Stuff Blog
4 Fun Themes for Your Next Outdoor Party
An outdoor party, punctuated by an exciting fireworks show, can be a wonderful way to bring people together. Yet it can be tough to think of themes for a party that doesn’t fall on a traditional fireworks holiday such as the Fourth of July. Here are just 4 fun themes...
3 Ways to Have More Fun with Summer Fireworks
Whether you are celebrating the Fourth of July or holding a backyard fireworks show for no reason at all, summer fireworks can be the most fun of all. The weather is warm, the BBQ grill is beckoning, and long, lazy days tend to put everyone in a relaxed mood. To take...
Add a Touch of Elegance to Any Formal Occasion with Sparklers and Sky Lanterns
If you want to add a bit of elegant drama to your next formal occasion, it would be tough to go wrong with sparklers and sky lanterns. Beloved by people of all ages, sparklers are handheld sticks that give off a beautiful shower of sparks. Sky lanterns are lesser...
How Different Fireworks Patterns and Effects Are Created
The first “fireworks” were accidentally invented in China around 200 BC, when someone threw green bamboo into a fire. The crackling and popping sounds, and inevitable explosion, became a popular way to ward off evil spirits, and eventually became a way to bless and...
6 Things to Consider Before Setting Off Fireworks
Fireworks can be a great way to celebrate special occasions or national holidays. After all, what would the 4th of July be without a great firework display? If you’ve decided that it’s time to set off your own fireworks display, here are some things to consider. Time...
Firecrackers, Sparklers, and Aerial Fireworks: The Similarities and Differences
Invented by the Chinese nearly 1000 years ago, fireworks have become indelibly etched in the human imagination. From Independence Day celebrations across the United States to global New Year’s extravaganzas to the nightly displays at many theme parks, fireworks are...
Fireworks 101: A Newbie’s Guide
If you are responsible for providing the next big backyard fireworks show, but you don’t really know your way around the fireworks industry, you might feel confused and a bit overwhelmed. After all, no one wants to run afoul of the law or put on a show that no one...
Understanding “Safe and Sane” Fireworks
Backyard fireworks displays have long been a key part of many holiday celebrations. Yet fireworks that are not purchased from a trustworthy, responsible source, as well as those that are mishandled, can be dangerous. To guard against these risks, some states and local...
Fireworks Safety Tips: 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe Around Fireworks
Fireworks are a fun and exciting family tradition, but all too often, tragedy strikes. More than 11,000 injuries and 50,000 fires are attributed to fireworks displays each year. Fortunately, nearly all fireworks accidents can be prevented by following a few simple...
How Technology Is Taking Fireworks Displays to a Whole New Level
Fireworks have been an important part of major celebrations since approximately 200 BC. By the time of the Renaissance, sophisticated fireworks shows had become the norm. Today, the basic design of fireworks has changed little, but modern technology is taking big...
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