TOP 11 Things That Make Us Feel Patriotic

There are many things we have to be thankful for in the USA, so we decided to put together a list of things that make us feel pride in the red, white and blue. It would be easy to make a list a mile long, (I mean we had to leave off apple pie, John Denver and mountains for crying out loud) but these are our top 11, what makes your list?

1. The American Flag - A true sign of American pride. We all know the 50 stars represent the States and the stripes designate the original 13 colonies, but did you know even the colors of the flag have meaning? Red was picked to symbolize hardiness and valor, white was chosen for purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice. (Source http://www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth/history/old-glory/) If that doesn’t make you want to salute a bald eagle then I don’t know what will!
2. Bar-B-Que Joints - Maybe it’s the smell. Maybe it’s the memories of ribs gone by. Maybe it reminds us of the grills in our own back yards. Whatever it is, seeing a BBQ restaurant and knowing that stepping inside means smoky flavor, napkins that look like they came from a crime scene, and ultimately a good belt loosening always reminds us of home.
3. Men & Women in Uniform - Always a humbling sight to see! I’ve been told that saying thank you or shaking the hand of a service man or woman in uniform is in good form. Be aware of the social situation of course, but if the setting is right they appreciate the simple gesture.
4. Fireworks - Usually excessive and over the top, but it wouldn’t be America’s holiday without amazing fireworks!
5. Small Businesses - A significant reason that people move from other countries to America is the chance to start a business in a strong and stable economy. Owning your own business is major part of the “American Dream.” Seeing a small business prosper and grow to several franchise locations is a bit of a passion of ours.
6. Neighborhood Parties - In today’s device-heavy world it’s easier than ever to stay inside and forget you ever had neighbors. So it’s always great to see a group of friends and neighbors coming together to throw hot dogs on the grill while the kids run around and play.
7. Retired Veterans - While we may never know exactly what they went through, we can show simple gestures toward our brave soldiers to show we appreciate their sacrifice. We can and should take time to honor veterans of all American wars.
8. The Olympics - Seeing an American on the top of the pedestal while the Star Bangled Banner plays… I’m not crying, you’re crying!
9. Baseball Games - Even though sports audiences are migrating to other sports such as the NFL, NBA and MLS; baseball still holds a special place in America’s heart. You don’t even need to go to Dodger stadium to feel it, seeing kids play on the diamonds in a local park makes the summer feel complete.
10. Uniting in Tragedy - If there’s one time when we all come together, it’s when tragedy hits. I was in Boulder, CO the week after the theater shooting in 2012. I drove over to the theater expecting to see a few vigils people set up, and was startled when I arrived. The amount of flowers and posters and individual messages was incredible. I was also surprised by how many people were there on a Wednesday afternoon. There were over 100 people there to pay their respects. For all our problems America truly is great, and we come to each other’s aid when bad things happen.
11. Watermelon - Ok, so maybe this isn’t exactly the national fruit or even something we can call our own. I mean Japan has SQUARE watermelons that will leave you wondering if your plain old oval fruit is missing something. Watermelon (no matter the shape) will always remind us of summer and the Fourth of July.

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