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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!