"...The world is getting /dark but I carry/ icons, I remember/ the summer/ I will never forget the light"
Mariam Waddington, 1969
Its funny how Canadians identify with the "Maple Leaf". Its a symbol of one of our original NHL hockey teams; its embedded all over government buildings, and as of 1967 it became the center of our national flag. But how is it Canadian, and how do Canadians identify with it so strongly? It is not like there are no maples in the Northern U.S. However, it is a distinct part of our heritage. It has become part of our history since the time of the Natives teaching local French settlers the uses of its syrup. I suppose most cultures have an image or icon or symbol they consider nationalistic. However, among the many cultures of the world Canadians rely heavily on the beauty of the red maple leaf.
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