Capture the Flag
I swell with national pride.
No, not really. But it’s not a bad flag we have here in Denmark is it?
It’s nice and simple. That’s good when you’re a kid and you have to draw it. I wonder how American kids manage it? Do they take care with the stars to get the right numbers and positions and everything? Or do they just put down some dots and not worry about it?
Our flag has a nice story too. Apparently we were out fighting in Estonia (you know us Danes, always fighting and conquering) and we were losing the battle and then Dannebrog, for that is the name of the flag, fell from the sky and inspired us to a glorious victory. That was back in 1219, or so I’m told. History was never my strong subject. But it certainly is a wonderful story. A telling tale of Denmark’s military might. No wonder Denmark today is considered the biggest superpower in the world, spanning most of europe and central parts of Asia.
Hmm, maybe I should study history some more.
In other news, I am feeling a little better mentally. And hopefully I can make it back to work on Monday. I need to get back into the real world. Sleep at proper times and talk to things that don’t baah.
Oh and my free internet upgrade has arrived. 8mbit internet. That is fast, so fast it is almost silly. I think tomorrow I will download France. ALL of France.
November 14th, 2006 at 5:36
In grade school, when we were studying American history and the flag, we drew the thirteen stripes and colored them red and white, and made the 50 white stars (or as many as we could fit in the space) on the blue background.
When I was in grade school, my sister and I also said the Pledge of Allegiance, our teacher said a short prayer before we went to lunch, and we sang religious songs (Like “Silent Night”) at our Christmas programs, had Nativity scenes, Christmas trees, and Santa Claus came to visit.
Things are much different now, although I recently saw where Wal-Mart was going to use the “Christmas” word in its advertising and allow associates to say: “Merry Christmas” instead of “Happy Holidays” like they had been doing the last several years.
I don’t think they suddenly became religious or were made to back a certain religion. They came back to saying Christmas because people weren’t shopping in stores than banned the “Christmas” word.
We talk about other religious holidays, I’m not sure why we can’t celebrate a Christian holiday? And I hope other religions aren’t offended at Christmas. I think there is room for all celebrations. I’m always ready for a party!
And that is my view of being “politically correct” at Christmas-time. See what you started by mentioning your flag and national pride! I’m all “puffed up” with American pride!