A Strong Pride of Country is exemplified through Flags
Flags originated hundreds of years ago for one purpose mainly and that was to show what country or territory you were with and to mark that area with a symbol. This symbol was put on fabric and hoisted as high as they could get, usually on a pole so people far away to see it and know who they were and what they represented. These days, flags are used in many ways but the most common way is to show pride in where you are from. There are state flags in addition to international flags that represent the particular state or country.
Each of thefifty states in the US has their specific flag where it is flown from all all types of official buildings and many schools as well. They come in a selection of colors and everything on the flag symbolizes something. For example, the Colorado state flag has four colors in it which all represent environmental features. It has two blue stripes that symbolize the blue skies of Colorado and 1 white stripe that symbolizes the snow capped mountains. A large red C is for Colorado and the color symbolizes the color of the soil there. Inside the C is a gold disc that symbolizes the huge amounts of sunshine. Many people fly state flagsas well as their American flag as a way to show the pride of where they reside ormaybe in a different state that shows where they were originally from. At several national sporting events, theyoften have a parade of athletes being led out by their state flag. Theperson chosen to carry their state flag feels a greatdeal of pride having been selected to represent their state that way.
Whentraveling to other countries it isexciting to view all of the types International flags flying on important buildings, castles, museums, etc. One example where the use of international flags ishighly apparent is at the worlds most popular sport of soccer or futbol as it is called internationally. When two countries play each other in soccer, it brings in thousands of fans to cheer for their national team. The fans showcase their team loyalty is by waving the flag from their country in addition to by wearing scarves that have the flag colors on it. It is quite a sight to see a packed futbol stadium with thousands of people waving the flag of their country for the entire soccer game. Often at the end of the game, the victorious team will drape the flag around their shoulders and take a victory lap around thefield. People from many several countries feel a great pride in their country and the best symbol of that pride is their flag.
Often people traveling to other countries will purchase a flag from each country they visit as a unique reminder of their visit outside the United States. People alsopurchase different types of flags for fun. Some have flags that portray their favorite activities, sports teams, or even flags tohang on different holidays are popular as well.
