Today’s ESC sessions started with the introduction of the newcomers. All the newcomers were the students of the English language school “Green Forest” who needed extra language practice.
The topic of today’s session was “Flag Day in USA”.
We have discussed the meaning of the US flag details: the number of stripes and stars, the choice of colors.
The celebration procedures were introduced to the club members – Flag Day parade, the Pledge of Allegiance, honoring the flag rules and its folding procedure. Apollo mission to the Moon introduced the US flag to this planet. The relevant YouTube videos were shown.
To pick up some details about the history of the US flag an on-line Flag Day Quiz was offered. The score was not very high, but we learned new facts from the US flag history.
A Flag is a symbol of a Nation. So it was logical that discussion drifted from the Flag Day to the phenomenon of patriotism. Various demonstrations of patriotism were discussed and illustrated with relevant videos – patriotic parties, drinks, party favors, attire, etc.
The difference between patriotism and nationalism was also discussed.
The famous quotes about patriotism were offered for translation. Club members exchanged opinions about them.
The number of participants – 21 persons.
Recommended links:
http://www.theholidayspot.com/flagday/colors.htm - flag day ceremonies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyuD4GKneIw flag day parade
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJt6GJwkl5A Roosevelt flag day address
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9k5qQxr3LA retirement flag ceremony
http://www.experts123.com/videos?where-american-patriotic-symbols-are-made-512608548 flags made where
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B882w2gC22s&feature=fvwrel Apollo on the moon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MunPi3ifqpw flag on the moon
http://www.party902.com/patriotic-party-supplies-patriotic-party-favors-c-323_370_371.html - party favours
According to Thomson, "White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valor, and Blue . . . vigilance, perseverance & justice."
http://www.experts123.com/videos?177587833 patriotic drinks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjztOebhqYQ patriotic cocktails 1
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