Did You Know?

Summer is Here and it’s Time to Celebrate

By Julie Young, House and Home Writer

June is the month to celebrate dads, grads, the American flag and the start of summer. No matter what your vacation plans may be, make the most of your time at home with family and friends by commemorating special occasions and celebrating Old Glory.

FATHER KNOWS BEST

Even though the first celebration of dads took place in a West Virginia church in 1908, Father’s Day was not recognized as an official holiday until President Richard Nixon established it in 1972. Today over 40 countries have days in which to honor dads.

FIT FOR A KING

Written by Sir Edward William Elgar in 1901 for King Edward VII’s coronation, “Pomp and Circumstance” is synonymous with graduation ceremonies. The song got its name from a speech made in the third act of Shakespeare’s “Othello” and, although there are five versions of the song, the first remains the most popular.

YOU’RE A GRAND OLD FLAG!

Established in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson, Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes on

June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental Congress. When displaying your flag from your front porch or on a flagpole, HERE COMES THE BRIDE make sure you are doing it right. Have you ever wondered why June is such a popular month for • Do not hang your flag backwards. weddings? Although there are a number of reasons, history suggests • Do not let your flag touch the ground. it was a practical matter. If a bride married in June, she would most • Do not fly your flag in the rain. likely give birth to her first child in the early spring of the following • If you display your flag on a flagpole, make sure it is year and have enough time to recover before the fall harvest. n • ... and now you know! illuminated at night. If your flagpole has more than one flag, the American flag goes on top. 22 | Michiana House and Home | June 2021 |

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