WORD OF THE DAY
An emblem is a design that stands for a group or a concept. If you’re Scottish, your family may have an emblem such as a coat of arms that symbolizes your heritage.
Many countries have national emblems, which often feature an animal or other elements that represent significant parts of the country’s history. A national emblem is often shown on flags or official documents such as passports. An emblem can also be an object that represents an idea. An expensive skyscraper could be an emblem of greed, for example, or the apple tree you planted in your backyard could be an emblem of hope.
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There are so many things about the 4th of July that are familiar — the flags, the fireworks, the barbecues and the patriotic songs we all know (or can flub our way through) the first verse to. But how well do we really know those songs, and what do those words mean? Here are 20 vocabulary words from four classic patriotic songs: You're A Grand Old Flag, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle Dandy and America The Beautiful to help you celebrate this year and for many years to come. For the full article, check out The 4th of July Songbook
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