People love to know what kind of "Holidays" or "Special Events Days", are out there because there are just so many! If you want to be in the KNOW, sign up for Days of the Year, you will find out that there are holidays and days of remembrance for just about everything and anything!
Today June 14th is Flag Day and I must admit that it comes just at the right time. In a couple of weeks the two largest countries on the North American continent will be celebrating holidays where their own country's flag plays an important role. But don't let that stop you from showing your Flag pride today! Show us where you are now and where you have come from! There are flags for every country available, just remember if you are flying more than one flag, your new home's flag is on top! For Americans it's the stars and stripes and for Canadians it's that lovely maple leaf!
Now if you live in either Canada or the USA, you will know that Canada Day on July 1st and Independence Day on July 4th are 2 very important holidays and both our countries celebrate them with lots of festivities, pride and the waving of our flags.
Most important for us all is the displaying and flying of our flags, signalling our pride in our homeland!
It is a good two weeks before these great holidays and a wonderful time for us to look at our flags and make sure that they are in proper condition for the trooping of the colors.
There is nothing sadder than seeing a flag that is torn, ragged or tattered from use being flown on such an important holiday. So might I suggest that today is a good day, no, it's a great day to take down your flag temporarily and check it over for wear and tear.
If your flag is in any other shape than perfect, it's time to get a new flag!Being Patriotic means more than just flying a flag. It means that you will not fly a flag that is tattered and torn or worn out. Doing that, (for me anyways) is a sign of disrespect for the country that I love.
A beautiful pristine flag is what I will be flying so that everyone will know that I love my country and am proud to fly it's flag. A perfect flag that sets a smile on my face and gratitude in my heart.
Be wonderful, be patriotic and be proud! We do live in two of the greatest countries in the world and we have every reason to be proud! Happy Flag Day and I know now that you will be ready for the next two big holidays as well!
Thank you for the reminder to get our National Flag in order for today's Flag Day and the upcoming national flag holidays. Happy Canada Day and Happy 4th of July to both of us.
ReplyDeleteGlad to be of help Pat. I really think a tattered flag is so sad looking, so get out there and check yours over! <3
DeleteI've never thought of it like that before Olivia, but you are right! The Flag Day holiday should remind us to check our flags and gives us enough time before Independence Day to purchase a new flag if needed. I was just out this morning admiring the pristine flags in our neighborhood. Simply lovely!
ReplyDeleteGlad I could help and yes, the timing is perfect for both the States and Canada!
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ReplyDeleteI did not know it was Flag Day today! Happy Canada Day on July 1st and Independence Day on July 4th to all who are celebrating! I hope you have a wonderful time and enjoy flying the flags.
ReplyDeleteWe will for sure Raintree Annie, it's a great bunch of holidays that really mean a lot to many people.
DeleteHappy Flag Day, Olivia! Also, happy Canada Day a bit early!
ReplyDeleteAnd to you as well Margaret, Happy Independence Day a little early too!
DeleteHappy Flag Day! Thank you for the reminder :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome Tracey. Hope you have a nice flag to fly for the next few weeks!
DeleteWe just bought a flag pole, I can hardly wait to get it up. It is so important to show patriotism, is these dark times. Thank you for a great article!
ReplyDeleteLucky you, I hope you get it all set up real soon!
DeleteBeing typically Canadian, we don't fly flags on our property - but I have to say, the town my mom lived in, now my brother, has an absolutely massive Canadian flag flying there and I love it soooo much! - When I see the Canadian flag I feel a sense of pride, and I'm then reminded of my grateful feelings for being Canadian. I love where I live, I love this country.
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