| Rich in history and legendary, the Fleur de Lis is one | | | | became associated with areas such as Quebec and |
| of the most recognized symbols across the world. | | | | Nova Scotia in Canada and south of the border in |
| Representing either a lily, or an iris, its motif comes | | | | Louisiana, Louisville, Kentucky and New Orleans in the |
| to us from a distant past and to this day still remains | | | | United States. |
| a mystery as to its origins. | | | | This symbol has also been used in less traditional |
| So, what does it symbolize? Essentially it is a stylized | | | | ways! After Hurricane Katrina several New Orleanians |
| flower that over time has been associated with | | | | of different ages and backgrounds were tattooed |
| royalty. Representing elegance and class, this enduring | | | | with the french motif as one of its cultural emblems |
| emblem has been used as a decorative element on | | | | and as a memorial of the storm. |
| shirts, jewelry and even objects for Home | | | | Following Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana governor Bobby |
| Décor. | | | | Jindal signed on July 09, 2008, a bill into law making |
| Where does it all begin and how is the symbol being | | | | the Fleur de Lis the official symbol of Louisiana. It is |
| used? | | | | also widely used in New Orleans as an emblem of |
| Monarchy and Heraldry | | | | grassroots support for New Orleans' recovery. This |
| While the Fleur de Lis has appeared on numerous | | | | holds a special place in the heart of New Orleans. |
| flags and European coats of arms over the centuries, | | | | Modern Customs |
| it is mostly associated with the French monarchy. | | | | Often by design, the Fleur de Lis is still used to this |
| Used as a dynastic emblem, the Fleur de Lis goes as | | | | day and represents the ongoing presence of heraldry |
| far back as the 12th century and was also adopted | | | | in our everyday lives. In such a context what does |
| by noble families like the royal House of Bourbon. | | | | the Fleur de Lis symbolize as different organizations |
| The symbol is also featured prominently with other | | | | are still using this emblem? |
| European monarchs and rulers such as in the Crown | | | | Example, the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps |
| Jewels of England and Scotland where it has been a | | | | situated in Madison, WI, have the emblem as their |
| prominent part of the design of the Scottish royal | | | | official logo, with members and past members |
| arms and Royal Standard since James 1 of Scotland. | | | | sporting signature Fleur de Lis tattoos! |
| Across the world | | | | It also appears as a logo for different sports teams, |
| What does the emblem symbolize to different | | | | as with the Fiorentina soccer team, the New Orleans |
| countries across the world? Some interesting fleur de | | | | Saints football team, the New Orleans Hornets |
| lis facts include these bits of history. As French | | | | basketball team, and last but not least, the former |
| settlers moved to the New World, the emblem soon | | | | Quebec Nordiques National Hockey Leagues team. |