Firecrackers

I often forget that WWW stands for World Wide Web. As I was reading some of the questions I received this week from our website, I realized that a lot of people have different beliefs and understandings of what make up fireworks. When we talk about the fireworks business and the products Jake's Fireworks sell, they may be different products (due to laws) than the products available in other countries around the world.

Today I want to discuss Firecrackers. What are Firecrackers? This answer may be different depending where you are in the world. However, there are a few common traits no matter where you are in the world. Firecrackers are used in many kinds of celebrations: independence days, weddings, business openings, religious ceremonies, and many holiday celebrations. The design of firecrackers all over the world is similar. Firecrackers are paper tubes that range in size depending where you are. Here in the United States firecrackers are typically 1 3/4" inches long. However, in other countries firecrackers can be as large as cigars. All firecrackers have some sort of ignition point. Here in the U.S. we commonly use a paper fuse. In other countries they use a material very similar to what you see on a match book. You strike the end of the firecracker causing the ignition. All firecrackers have some form of chemical composition which gives you the desired effect. Most firecrackers are using some form of black powder.

No matter where you are, all firecrackers have the following: A loud report followed by a smile! Remember to celebrate responsibly no matter what the reason!

Be sure to check out our selection of firecrackers!

Have a blessed Thanksgiving everybody!!

Mick Marietta
CSO of Jake's Fireworks