| As the summer of 2006 approaches a number of | | | | tournament games to inspire the players on the field |
| holidays and occasions are coming that stir our | | | | and show your patriotic support to the world! |
| patriotic spirits. Of course, in the U.S., the most | | | | If you are lucky enough to go to a game, face |
| obvious occasions are the fast approaching Memorial | | | | painting the appropriate flag of the world is popular, |
| Day and Independence Day on July 4th. On a global | | | | as well as wearable flags that come on t-shirts, hats |
| scale, the World Cup Soccer championship is coming | | | | and other apparel. Hand held flags can provide a |
| around again as well. With all of these events that | | | | great option for children, while larger flags have often |
| unite countries together in a common bond, many | | | | been popular as capes and as banners for adults. |
| wonder about the best way to showcase their own | | | | Another great way to show your spirit is to buy |
| patriotism. Here are some fun ideas of how to show | | | | purchasing an official National Team Jersey for your |
| your own patriotism no matter the occasion. | | | | country. You can go to the FIFA World Cup store () |
| First, the most obvious way to show your love for | | | | and shop by continent for the jersey for you |
| your country is by making sure you have a beautiful | | | | country. You'll also find lanyards, hats, jackets and |
| US flag or country flag to show your allegiance! | | | | bags. If you are celebrating the World Cup |
| There is nothing like a beautiful and durable American | | | | tournament, don't forget to incorporate this year's |
| Flag flying from a pole in front of your home, or | | | | mascot, GOLEO VI, the lion in with your gear. This |
| extended from your roof or porch to show your | | | | King of Parties should unite everyone cheering on this |
| patriotism and holiday spirit in the summer. And | | | | great sport and provide a positive spirit for good |
| remember, you do have a wide selection of materials | | | | sportsmanship so that everyone can get behind |
| and sizes from which to choose so even if you need | | | | great soccer and the best winning team. |
| a smaller scale U.S. flag, or if you are working within a | | | | No matter which patriotic event you are celebrating, |
| tight budget, you can fly your Old Glory with pride. | | | | in the U.S. or abroad, the other easy way to show |
| Some older homes will also fly some of our historical | | | | your spirit is by using the colors of your flag, or even |
| US flags as well to showcase the beauty and | | | | your continent. Africa's pan-African colors of red, |
| metamorphic quality of our country. The Bennington | | | | green and yellow are a great example if you want to |
| Flag, one of our first battle flags and the Betsy Ross | | | | support Africa as a country or specific countries like |
| flags are both popular options and look particularly | | | | Ghana and Tunisia! If you want to be a little off beat, |
| appropriate hanging from older, majestic homes. | | | | check out colorful hair dyes like Manic Panic and |
| Additionally, many residences and businesses will also | | | | incorporate your countries' colors on your head, or |
| fly a state flag below their American flag to show | | | | look for fun and silly patriotic pet gear so your dog |
| their pride in both their country and their home state | | | | or cat can show their own patriotism! |
| of the Union. Of course, in the U.S., if you choose to | | | | Whether you are participating in a global event like |
| fly multiple flags, make sure you follow the Flag | | | | the World Cup or in national events like |
| Display Guidelines provided it the U.S. flag code. | | | | Independence Day or July 4th, showing you pride for |
| As the World Cup Soccer Tournament approaches, | | | | your country can be fun and creative. From traditional |
| patriotic fever will likewise grip the tournament team | | | | symbols like U.S. flags and flags of the world, to fun |
| countries. Whether you are in England, Mexico, Angola | | | | iterations of patriotic displays from face painting to |
| or the Ukraine, you'll want to show your support for | | | | hair dye, have fun showing your patriotic spirit this |
| your World Cup team. Of course, the easiest way is | | | | summer! |
| to make sure you bring your country flag to the | | | | |