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by some_random 372 days ago
I don't know where you're from, but in the US the primary code for fireworks is overtly patriotic as they are primarily associated with Independence Day celebrations on the 4th of July.
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Yes, perhaps in other places they are associated with China, but Americans generally don't know that fireworks were invented in China, and probably not super aware that all cheap consumer fireworks are manufactured there too.
“And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air”

Fireworks are about as American as you get.