Denmark flag
The Danish flag has a red background. A white Scandinavian type cross is placed on a red background..
The cross on the flag is uneven. Its middle part runs in the middle of the canvas, and the vertical stripe is shifted to the left. The lines of the cross are elongated, it turns out that they reach the edges of the flag. The cross is one of the main symbols of Christianity. It is noteworthy that this symbol first appeared on the Danish flag, and then gradually migrated to the symbols of the state in other Nordic countries, including Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the Faroe Islands. The scarlet color of the national flag canvas reminds of the strength, heroism, courage, bravery, and also the valor that were shown by the inhabitants of the country during attacks on their native land, which happened more than once in history. In these battles, many heroes fell, whose red blood covered the ground, but the territory remained independent.
The Danish flag is one of the oldest in the world. According to historians, the flag began to be used as early as the thirteenth century. During this period, the battle of Lindanis took place. The opposing sides in this battle were the Danes and Estonians. The Danes strove to establish their dominance, but the Estonians had an advantage in the battle for a long time. Legend has it that during the most difficult period of hostilities, when strength and courage were already leaving the Danes and they were about to surrender to the enemy, a flag fell from heaven. This amazing event took place on June 15, 1219. Since the flag came from heaven, people believed that it was sent by them from God himself and gave the canvas a meaningful name - Dannebrog.
Since those ancient times, the banner has become a symbol of the kingdom. The raising of the flag is carried out during the period of state and national holidays, as well as on the fifteenth of June, the birthday of the flag itself, which helped the Danes to win in a difficult duel.
There is another version, according to which the Danes borrowed the appearance of the flag from the banners of the crusaders, who already used them at that time. Everyone decides for himself which version - more romantic or realistic to believe. This is not important, but the fact that the flag has long been a symbol of the country, which is familiar even to children..
