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Get ready to embrace your inner hillbilly and celebrate National Hillbilly Day on July 4! This fun and quirky holiday is a chance to let loose, have some fun, and maybe even learn a thing or two about hillbilly culture. The origins of this day are unclear, but it's believed to have started as a way to poke fun at stereotypes associated with rural living. However, today it's all about celebrating the laid-back and carefree lifestyle of country folks. So grab your overalls, straw hat, and a cold glass of sweet tea – it's time to get down and "hillbilly"!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Term "Hillbilly" Emerges</div><div class='timeline-text'>The term "hillbilly" is believed to have begun circulating in the United States around this time, associated with people living in rural, mountainous regions in Southern U.S.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1923</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Hillbilly Record</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fiddlin' John Carson made one of the first "hillbilly" records, marking a milestone in the recognition of this culture's music.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1939</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hillbilly in Hollywood</div><div class='timeline-text'>The release of the film "The Shepherd of the Hills" was an early Hollywood portrayal of the "hillbilly" stereotype.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1951</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hillbilly TV Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>"The Beverly Hillbillies," a popular TV show, debuted, exaggerating and making light of "hillbilly" stereotypes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hillbilly Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Hillbilly Day is celebrated on July 4, aiming to celebrate and share hillbilly culture and tradition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hillbilly Culture Appreciation</div><div class='timeline-text'>More festivals and events celebrating "hillbilly" culture sprang up around the country, showing a growing appreciation for this distinctive subculture.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a hillbilly hoedown</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and throw a hillbilly-themed party complete with country music, line dancing, and homemade moonshine.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a "redneck" barbecue</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Fire up the grill and cook up some classic BBQ dishes like pulled pork, ribs, and cornbread. Bonus points if you serve it on checkered tablecloths.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go fishing in overalls</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put on your best overalls and head to a nearby lake or river for a day of fishing. Don't forget to bring some snacks and drinks in a cooler!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a hayride</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local farm or pumpkin patch that offers hayrides and take a scenic tour while enjoying some country music and maybe even some apple cider.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a classic hillbilly movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and family and have a movie night featuring classic hillbilly films like "Deliverance" or "The Beverly Hillbillies". Don't forget the popcorn!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a fun and unique holiday</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Hillbilly Day may not be the most well-known holiday, but it's definitely one of the most interesting. It celebrates the wild and free-spirited spirit of hillbilly culture - think banjos, moonshine, and all things country!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No matter where you're from or what your background is, National Hillbilly Day is a chance to bond with friends and family over good old-fashioned fun. It's about embracing the simple joys in life and celebrating community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It lets us embrace our inner hillbilly</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sometimes we all just need to let loose and have some hillbilly-style fun. Whether that means dressing up in overalls and chugging moonshine or dancing to bluegrass music, National Hillbilly Day gives us the perfect excuse to do just that.</p></div></div>
National Hillbilly Day is celebrated on July 4th every year. In 2024 National Hillbilly Day will occur on a Thursday.
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