Folding the Canadian flag?

[Army]

As long as it's done with respect, I think you'll be fine.

[TheOfficialBren]

I have never even stopped to consider that other nations might fold their flags differently. I just assumed that the "triangle fold" waas standard procedure for a national flag regardless of nation of origin.

How enlightening.

[EagleJCS]

I have never even stopped to consider that other nations might fold their flags differently. I just assumed that the "triangle fold" waas standard procedure for a national flag regardless of nation of origin.

How enlightening.

As far as I know, the 'triangle fold' is unique to the US. Most other countries simply do a rectangular fold for their national ensign (which is perfectly acceptable for the US flag as well, if you don't know how to do the triangular fold). You can look up 'vexillology' ("the study of flags", Merriam-Webster online) to find out more.

The US is also one of the few countries to consider the flag 'a living thing', as it represents a living country, and therefore it is to be treated with respect. (Not that US citizens got/understood the message in their civics/social studies classes, which is why we see folks wearing US flags draped over their shoulders, clothing with US flag patterns, napkins & other disposable objects with US flag iconography, etc., which are technically illegal, but not punishable. Yes, this is a bug-a-boo of mine ... See the US flag code - United States Code, Title 4 Chapter 1 - for more. The US flag code only applies within the US & its territories, so other countries can still do as they please.)

Many other countries consider the flag (any flag) as simply another piece of cloth and treat it as such.


Apologies to David for the partial highjack...

[EagleJCS]

Double post...