They seem to be stealing all the limelight from Americans who are sharing 'Happy Independence Day' posts on the site. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy. Fourth of July is celebrated all over the United States as the American Independence Day, but if you are British, you'd remember this day as Treason Day.

Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. The Continental Army suffered a bitter winter of Valley Forge, found glory across the waters of the Delaware and seized victory from Cornwallis at Yorktown. In 1776, a letter was sent to King George III in England that explained why Congress voted to declare independence from British rule. We take intellectual property concerns very seriously, but many of these problems can be resolved directly by the parties involved. Spent more time being happy together than thinking of the implications until we laughed about it later.

Colonists set up a mock funeral King George III of England to symbolise the end of British rule in America. And by doing so, you learn that the early American colonists REALLY WERE a bunch of ungrateful colonials. Given the benefit of 221 years of hindsight, it is truly sad for the planet that the Brits did not quell the uprisings with an iron fist. Do enjoy your subversive and seditious day of blasphemous celebration and don't forget to say thanks to France… 😉 pic.

If you’d like to file an allegation of infringement, you’ll need to follow the process described in our Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy. While for the average American, this is a great reason to let loose and enjoy, with many Americans across the country indulging in BBQs and lighting off fireworks, the Brits feel otherwise. So now, when all the American’s are sharing their Independence Day memes on July 4th, many British people like to share their own Happy Treason day memes on social media.The reason why Brits joke every year on Independence day is because the 56 Congressmen who signed the declaration were committing a huge act of treason, and they could have been put to death for their crime.