I have never been a patriotic person. I remember going to the US and they hang American flags on their front doors. I remember thinking 'wow! they are a very patriotic country.'
It only has been since the Olympic that I realized that we (Canadians) are very patriotic. As I walk downtown there is a sea of red and white with maple leafs. There are people walking and carrying large Canadian flags. Every once in awhile a group of hooligans will break out the anthem and everyone else will join in. I have never sang O Canada so many times in such a short period of time.
Before the Olympics, I didn't have anything that said Canada. The closest I have is Vancouver Canucks gear. I have a t-shirt, 3 jerseys and a fleece jacket. For my birthday, my friend gave me the scarf that says 'Canada' on one side and checkered on the other. The more I walk downtown the less patriotic I felt. The theme of this year's Olympic is Believe. I bought a Believe red toque to keep my head warm and the famous red mittens to keep my hands warm. I'm all bundled up and ready to celebrate more Canadian victories.
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