Growing up, I was raised in a very patriotic family.
We raised our flag for each and everyone of our nations celebrations.
My father actually installed a beautiful flag pole in our yard that we were all very proud of.
Today we always fly our flag each and everyday.
Since 911 we have not taken it down except to replace it when worn.
Our flag is a permanent part of our home.
And, if you fly a flag 24/7 it is proper etiquette
to have it lit with a spotlight during the night time hours.
The First Flag!
Our Flag is a symbol of service
and on June 14th 1777 the Continental Congress
passed the first Flag Act which resolved
that the flag of the United States be made of 13 stripes in red and white
and the union should be 13 stars with a blue background.
In 1818 the Act provided that the 13 stripes represented the 13 colonies
and one star for each state to be added on the 4th of July
following admission of each new state and signed by President Monroe.
Thus we have the flag we know today.
Whatever you plan for this Independence Day
I hope you have happy and safe times with family and friends
and look towards our flag with honor and pride in America.
From our home to yours
Happy 4th of July!
Be Blessed
xo
33 comments:
Nice to learn so much history of the flag. Have a great July 4th! Hugs, Valerie
Good morning beautiful soul! Wave that banner of beauty any time of the year. You certainly do, and thank you! LOVE! Anita
Great post and I love your door decoration! Same at my house growing up, the flag was put out at every holiday and Dad took care of it so well, we have had so much rain lately that I haven't had it out in some time.
i love that. happy weekend to you and yours.
Happy 4`th of July, dear friend,-it was interesting reading your post, and I so understand you have your flag high since 911.
Here in Denmark, it is very embarrassing, if we don`t have our flag down before sundown- if it is a normal big flag, but smaller ones are alowed to keep up always !!
Hugs, Dorthe
Beautiful post. Thanks for sharing it and coming by. I am going back to the closet now. Hehe. Have a wonderful day.
I wish you a very happy 4th of July!
Wonderful tribute to our great County. I love America and our flag.
Cindy
Happy 4th of July to you and yours!
Beautiful post and I learned more of the history of our flag. Wishing you and yours a very Happy Fourth of July. God Bless America.
Hugs
Mary
Hope you have a lovely July 4th weekend.
Have a wonderful holiday! I love the history lesson, I really should know more about our flag!
Happy 4th! Pretty front door decor.
warmly,
deb
What a glorious post on our beloved flag. I've not seen another as beautiful nor awe inspiring. Old Glory, long may she wave!
Happy Independence Day!
Hugs,
Patti
Everything looks so festive around your house, Celestina. Your red door is perfect for the 4th. Thank you for the interesting info about our flag. And it was nice to hear a little about your celebrations when growing up. I remember the block parties every year when I was a kid, and the sparklers, and always watermelon hehe.
Happy Fourth of July, precious friend.
love, ~Sheri
Thank you Celestina Dear for honoring and sharing our American Flag and its amazing history. Freedom is not Free. Blessings and Safe Happy Fourth to you and yours.
Have a great Fourth of July Celeste.....
Smiles~
Mari
Our flag is flown 24/7-365 too. We have it lighted at night, and in our 11 years have replaced it three times. (Winters are harsh here.)
I wish you fond memories of your patriotic childhood, and a safe happy weekend for you and yours as well.
Wonderful, happy day!
Be blessed!
Hug Crissi
Good morning Celeste! I just saw your comment on my blog post....thank you so much for commenting; I know this is a travel weekend for a lot of people, but I so appreciate your visit. Aren't those oils just fabulous? Like you, I enjoy studying to the detail HOW on earth an artist can convey a heavenly feel for subjects as the sea. I am enjoying this feeling every day in my home!
Wishing you a spectacular fourth! Anita
With honor and pride indeed, my friend.
Beautiful.
Happy fourth.
xoxo
Happy 4th!
Celeste,
Enjoy your 4th of July celebrations today. From one patriotic friend to another God Bless America.
xoxo,
Vera
Lovely photos of our beautiful flag displayed with pride! I love the history as well...enjoy the holiday and festivities Celestina! God Bless America!
xo
Linda
Happy 4th, Celestina. Your pictures are beautiful and really celebrate our country's independence..Judy
Lovely post, Celeste, and happy 4th! How heartwarming to know you and your husband are so patriotic to have your flag out all of the time. We do have ours out a lot too! We do have so much to be thankful for, don't we?
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a beautiful post, Celeste....your pictures and words were a delight! I hope you had a blessed 4th of July, dear friend. Hugs to you!
Lovely post...We all should be so proud. Love that you share the flag permanently.
Your door decor is so pretty and patriotic. Thank you for your sweet visit and comforting words.
Your post is not only festive in looks, but very patriotic in content...a nice tribute to our nation, and what the flag stands for, Celeste. I hope your holiday weekend has been joyful.
Debbie
xo
I think it's wonderful that you fly the flag full time. Texans are known to be flag-flying creatures. I'm proud of our patriotism and proud of yours!
Celeste,
This is such a lovely post and so informative too. Aren't we so blessed to live in America. Your family traditions are so meaningful and honorable, it touches me.
Hope your Fourth of July was a very pleasant one!
Sending Hugs to YOU!
Jemma
Your door decor is just gorgeous. Very nice to learn about the history of your flag. Happy 4th of July to you and to all the americans.
Hugs
Alessandra
I wish we in this country were so patriotic. It is very unusual to see the Union Jack flying at private houses.
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