The
Olympic rings are everywhere right now and although they're a familiar symbol of the
Olympic Games, what exactly do these five, multicolored, interlocking circles mean?
Originally designed in 1912 by Baron
Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, the blue, yellow, black, green and red rings on a white background are the colors that appeared on all the national flags that competed in the Olympic Games at that time. Those six colors, including the white background, represent all nations without exception, making it a truly international symbol. The number of rings represents the five continents and they're interlaced to convey the unity of the world's athletes during the Olympic Games. In the midst of intense competition between nations, the
Olympic rings remind us all that ultimately, we're part of something much bigger than ourselves.
In the spirit of
London 2012, TSR tracked down some great, online finds that put the Olympic rings fashionably on display:
Which of these is your favorite for showing off the Olympic rings?
XO,
The Style Ref
Love both necklaces!
ReplyDeleteEither the snow hat (although its summer) or the cookie cutter!
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