https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag FIRST: Complete the Kenyan Flag Mix & Match then return here. SECOND: Upload a picture of your country's flag (even if other people have the same country). This country can be any one that you have a connection with or are from. THIRD: Describe the meaning of the colors or symbols in the flag and continue the rest of the lesson. en-us 2022-03-27 13:23:05 UTC 2025-11-22 11:55:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1fa-1f1f3.png matthew757 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2115560198 - Red is for the love each Aruban has for the country. 
- White symbolizes the snow-white beaches as well as the purity of the hearts of Aruba's people.
- The two yellow stripes on the flag denote the free position of Aruba with respect to The Netherlands.
- The star symbolizes the four points of the compass, denoting the varied source of more than 40 nationalities living on Aruba.

]]> 2022-03-27 13:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2115560198 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121396312 - The underlying symbolism is red for blood and white for flawlessness/ immaculateness. ]]> 2022-03-30 12:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121396312 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121396323 2022-03-30 12:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121396323 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121400798 13 Colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well; red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.]]> 2022-03-30 12:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121400798 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121405349 On Poland's flag, the white represents purity, and red symbolises love, echoing Catholic values and symbolism. The legend of the Polish Eagle states that the first settlers of Poland saw a white eagle landing in front of a red sunset and use that as a sign that they should settle there]]> 2022-03-30 12:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121405349 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121406575 According to: https://minesmagazine.com/8611/, the red on the Austrian flag symbolises for strength & bravery, and the white symbolises for peace & honesty.]]> 2022-03-30 12:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121406575 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121411467 Germany's flag is simple in design, and the symbolism behind it is uncomplicated. The three colored bands represent Germany's national colors. The republican democracy suggested in the mid-1800s to signify unity and freedom ultimately led to these national colors. These colors represented the centrist, democratic, and republican parties during the Weimar Republic.]]> 2022-03-30 12:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121411467 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121412310 The colors  black symbolizes servitude, red, bloody battle and gold/yellow light of freedom]]> 2022-03-30 12:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121412310 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121412383 The blue represents loyalty, justice, truth and perseverance whilst the yellow represents generosity. The cross traditionally represents Christianity, which can also been seen in many other Scandinavian flags.]]> 2022-03-30 12:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121412383 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121412659 2022-03-30 12:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121412659 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121415705 My nationality is actually Germany and Austria, but as many people have already chosen one of them, I decided to choose Singapore as I grew up there. 
Red - Red symbolizes equality and universal brotherhood of all citizens
White - White symbolizes the forever lasting purity and dignity. 
The moon and 5 stars also have a specific meaning. ]]> 2022-03-30 12:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121415705 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121419117 The red on the Austrian flag symbolises for strength & bravery, and the white symbolises for peace and honesty.]]> 2022-03-30 12:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121419117 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121419784 The Japanese flag is made up of a red circle, symbolizing the sun, against a white background. It is known as the hinomaru in Japanese, meaning "circle of the sun."]]> 2022-03-30 12:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121419784 https://padlet.com/matthew757/mycountryflag/wish/2121420319 The white of the Austrian flag is standing for honesty and peace, and the red is standing for strength and bravery, according to https://minesmagazine.com/8611/#:~:text=The%20Austrian%20flag%20has%20three,take%20these%20ideals%20to%20heart. There is also a broken chain added to the leg of the eagle, symbolizing freedom.

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