Since its inception as a symbol of independence in 1821, the Mexican flag has undergone several changes. Its current version, designed in 1968, symbolizes the faith, history and national pride of the country and stands as a source of inspiration for the Mexican people. The Colors The vertical green, white and red pattern adorning the flag from left to right, illustrates the hope, union and purity, respectively. The year 1821 marked the end of the 11 year war with Spain, resulting in Mexico's freedom from colonialism. The color green is a token of the hope that ultimately led them to vic...

There are a lot of meaningless tattoos out there and it's frustrating to see someone with the same tattoo as you have. If you want to go for something exclusive that only a few people have, you can go for praying hands tattoo. A lot of people carry religious tattoos to show their piety to their religion. This can also symbolize their very sense of spirituality. If you are a big fan of religious tattoos, then you can wear praying hands tattoos too. They are simple and can actually hold a unique worth to a wearer's heart. Praying hand tattoos can show one's holiness and fidelity to their r...

I know that I have already done a Megan Fox post on the Wednesday edition of Celebrity Tattoos. But none the less I had to write another post about her because she is bashing critics who claim that her tattoos are trashy. Megan has also stated that she will cover her whole body in tattoos just to spite these critics. Megan said “Everyone hates them because they’re closed-minded about tattoos. People who don’t like me, as far as fans go, always talk about how I’m trashy because I have tattoos. I find that insane! This is 2008, not 1950. Tattoos aren’t limited to sailors. I find them b...

When you look for free tattoo designs, it is important to know which ones are the most popular if you are in the tattoo business. The most popular designs today are: * Stars * Butterflies * Fairies * Flowers * Dragons * Celtic and Christian crosses * Angels * Skulls * Hearts When choosing a tattoo design, you should know about the design and what it means. It is very cool to add a heart or a love symbol, but you should think twice about adding a name. This is especially true if you want to add your girlfriend name. What will happen if you break...

If one is proud of one’s flag and wants to display it on a day-to-day basis, a miniature flag pin may be the best way to do it. The American flag looks as good in its full glory as it does on a small flag pin. Not only the national flag, but even state flags can be displayed on flag pins. However, the most popular choice for flag pins is the national flag. Flag pins can be of various sizes and shapes. The only thing to keep in mind is that they should not break or bend, or pierce the skin or tear the clothing in any way. There are a number of different styles of flag pins to choose from -- a...

Body Art or Tattoos as it is called by presently, is not a new concept but an age old concept which is thought to be continuing since 12,000 years ago. Initially long ago before body arts became a fashion statement it was performed for religious ceremonies and initiations rites. But today body art has become the pre-eminent way that people of all cultures like to define themselves both to the outside world and to themselves. Today much of body art consists of this wonderful mixture of styles, cultures, and influences and whatever else the person might think is cool. There are numerous tat...

When women want a sexy way to show off their femininity, they need to look no further than their own back. The back is a big canvas waiting for your artistic inspiration to make it something better. Sexy back tattoos for women come in all shapes, sizes, and varieties. Carefully look at all your options before you walk into the tattoo studio. The first thing to choose is the region of your back that you want to ornament with a tattoo. Particularly sexy parts of the back to tattoo are the shoulder, the lower back, and the upper back. Tattoos covering the shoulder blade are great for w...

Every flag has a history of its own and if one delves deep, a fascinating story comes to light. The American flag is no exception.Nobody knows for sure who first designed the Stars and Stripes, though there are some commonly accepted stories about the origin of the flag. According to one school of thought, Congressman Francis Hopkinson was the man who designed the flag, but some historians believe that Betsy Ross, a seamstress from Philadelphia, was the one who designed the American flag. It was not till June 24, 1912, that the proportions of the American national flag came to be prescribed. A...

When looking for that perfect tattoo it is sometimes hard to believe that there are different types of tattoos and that the industry looks upon these different types in a professional manner that portrays the love of the art. As with any art form, the tattoo artist has many styles and techniques to choose from. When you walk into a tattoo shop and see how many different tattoos there are to choose from, remember that the tattoo artist has chosen each one with a style in mind to apply. Whether you are going for a Celtic or tribal tattoo or a tattoo of Popeye, the skill and loyalty to the craf...

Tattoos are very common these days, with nearly 1 in 4 people having at least one. Tattoos represent an art form, and allow people to broadcast who they are. Even though they are popular, most people will end up regretting them. In most cases, those who regret tattoos didn’t think about their design or take the time to choose the best tattoo for them. Even though it is possible to get a tattoo removed, the process is expensive and quite painful. To prevent this from happening, you should always take some time and find the perfect tattoo – your dream design. Instead of trying to save ...