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Great Nations survive only if the strength and will of the people who formed the Nation are preserved by future Generations.
How often has each of us seen something happen while with another person and much to our disappointment we each come away from the event with a different recollection? The cumulative effect of our life experiences creates in each of us a lens through which we observe what goes on around us. This lens focuses our attention on particular aspects of what we see. Christmas Traditions
Anna's Christmas We are citizens in that we owe allegiance to our Government and in return our Government owes us protection. Tribute To The United States of America
America: The Good Neighbor.
Many men and women have died defending this nation on the field of battle or "on duty" under the colors of our Flag. We have listed below casualties of war through the years to illustrate the significance of the sacrifice of many for our country. These statistics are humbling in the face of the significance of their sacrifice. Good Citizenship What can we each do in the Face of Terrorism? When we speak of Citizenship we are normally referring to "the quality of an individual's response to membership in a community". Though it may be a lost Tradition, we must each make an immediate change to become good Neighbors if we are ever to beat The Terrorists. Terrorists thrive on people who mind their own business and who do not know or care about their neighbors or their community. We must get out and meet and get to know the people around us. Strangers are welcome but all must prove worthy of being a Citizen in our Communities and Work Places that provide American Security and American Opportunity. The United States of America: "The land of the free and the home of the brave." Be a Good, Attentive and Alert Neighbor, it is the best way to beat Terrorism! By
Dr. Tony Kern, Lt Col, USAF (Ret) Recently, I was asked to look at the recent events through the lens of military history. I have joined the cast of thousands who have written an ‘open letter to Americans.'
The below Ceremony was used at a Community Awards Day sponsored by The Footers Sports Pub in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on November 11,2003. The Uniform for the Ceremony was Service Dress Blue. The Declaration of Independence
The Signers of The Declaration of Independence Have
you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of
Independence? Five signers were
captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. The practice of shared Family Traditions, as an integral part of Family life today, will ensure the preservation and progress of our American Culture. The American Family is the building block of our Nation because it is where we nurture the individuals who must act within our society. It is here that through love, support, tolerance and caring; we nurture family members to first be good human beings and then to look beyond themselves to be good citizens. Did you ever wonder where the Yellow Ribbon Tradition came from? Most Music Historians trace the Custom to a 19th Century Civil War Song. Reportedly the Custom comes from a Civil War story about a prisoner's homecoming returning from Andersonville Prison. In 1973 Tony Orlando and Dawn cut their number one song of that year and their all-time classic: “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree.” This tribute to The Flag of The United States makes a wonderful reading for patriotic ceremonies. It sums up in one short poem the sacrifice of all who have gone before us to ensure the security of this great Nation. When read as part of a Ceremony, play Lee Greenwood's "Proud to be an American" as background music. You will truly touch your audience. This Web Site is a work in progress. It has 3 pages serving as a focal point to share American Family Traditions with you. They are the Freedom, Family, and American Culture pages. The Traditions page serves as a location where you can share your Family Traditions with us so that we can post selected ones for visitors to this Web Site to view. Our Links page serves as a focal point with other Web Sites. Visit our About Us page to learn about The American Family Traditions Company. Our Site Index will aid you in navigating this Web Site. Visit our Shopping Mall to buy related products!
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Memorial Day is when we,
wear our poppies, fly our 
It
Has become customary to display the Service Flag by immediate family members of
a person serving in the Armed Forces during a period of war. It may be flown as
a traditional flag with canvas heading and grommets beneath the U.S. Flag on a
flagpole although it is more commonly seen as a bannerette hunk in a home or in
a window.
It has become customary to
give the gift of fresh Flowers to the opposite sex on almost any occasion. In times of
illness and death, Flowers are given regardless of gender. The gift of Flowers
to couples is customary for such occasions as Weddings, Anniversaries and
Holidays. Many men buy Flowers for their favorite woman on a weekly basis
to show their love and affection. 
What a bold move on the part of our Founding Fathers. To feel
strong and confident enough to break away from the English and risk death and
destruction was nothing short of extraordinary. They were driven to declare
themselves free from "The British Crown" by their passion for Freedom
and the attainment of an Ideal; a place on earth were people could be free and
equal. 