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Independence Day Is Next Week Are You Ready to Show Your Patriotism?

Independence Day

Independence Day isn’t just a movie, and a good sci-fi thriller it was, it’s a national holiday celebrating what? It celebrates the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776. The Thirteen Colonies of America declared themselves to be states and no longer part of the British Empire, though the revolutionary war continued for some time after. (We will visit the who, what, when, where, and why of The 4th of July later this week.) Many people show their Patriotism during this day and we at AMERiders are no exception. We want to help you show your patriotism with a few pieces of gear we have available.

Patriotic Vests

Next, to a helmet and boots, a bikers vest is important, it is a billboard to where he has been and who he is. At AMERiders we understand this and want to help hold to that tradition with our large collection of Motorcycle Vests. We have many styles and types of vests from leather to denim and if you need a bit of help with concealment we have some Concealed Carry vests as well. Regardless of whether you want your vest to come with patches already in place or plain to add your own, we have the vest to fit your style. We even have vests that come ready to wear with the Live To Ride® brand embroidered cloth patch already sewn in place. On Independence Day show off your patriotism with our Patriotic vests like these….

Men’s Leather Vest With USA Flag
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Men’s Leather Vest With USA Flag

Our Men’s Leather Vest With USA Flag is made from top grade genuine leather, the way it should be. The vest includes multiple pockets, the interior is lined for the most comfort. Snap it on with the 4 snaps in the front for the easiest in opening and closing. You will be surprised to find out how many pockets there are. Leather, asphalt and the freedom on the road; the things that makeup both this vest as well as this country.Support your country. Ride with America on your back. Don’t just say you support this great country of The United States of America, show that you support it.

Rock Design Genuine Buffalo Leather Concealed Carry Vest with Patches
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Rock Design Genuine Buffalo Leather Concealed Carry Vest with Patches

Our Rock Design Genuine Buffalo Leather Concealed Carry Vest with Patches has the features that you’re looking for in a stylish vest you will love. Do you believe in your right to carry? Most people do! There is that problem of how to carry it when you’re on your bike though unless you’re on a big touring bike. Well here is the solution.Besides having chrome plated genuine brass buffalo snaps, side laces and 2 interior gun pockets with 1 interchangeable holster. It also includes patches and who doesn’t love patches!  Show your Patriotism with the extra Large Eagle Patch on the Back of this gorgeous vest.

The patches included are Extra Large Eagle Flag; BIKERS AGAINST DUMB DRIVERS; I’M THE PERSON YOUR PARENTS WARNED YOU ABOUT!; All I want is a little more than I’ll ever get!; IT’S NOT THE SPEED, IT’S THE SUDDEN STOPS! … just to name a few and there are more. There is the ever popular Live To Ride® brand embroidered cloth patches are included and already sewn in place as are the other patches.

Patriotic Motorcycle Accessories

Customize your ride with quality motorcycle accessories that any biker would appreciate. AMERiders gives bikers a variety of motorcycle luggage, bags, and other accessories to add some style to your bike. Our sissy bar bags, windshield bags, swing arm bags, and saddlebags are excellent additions to any bike to increase carrying capacity. We also have other essential accessories for a truly customized ride such as good luck motorcycle bells, cup holders, mirrors, flags, tank covers, and much more. What is more Patriotic than riding around with a Flag on your bike?

USA flag and motorcycle flagpole mount
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USA flag and motorcycle flagpole mount

Let your patriotism for our nation show on the road with our USA flag and motorcycle flagpole mount. It Features a 100% 2-ply polyester flag and chrome-plated steel pole. The Adjustable mounting bracket fits most motorcycles. The Flag measures 6″ x 9″ and its Pole measures 13″The  Limited lifetime warranty is on the pole only. What better way to ride and carry the flag on Independence day than this?

Stainless Steel USA Flag Motorcycle Cup Holder
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USA Flag Motorcycle Cup Holder

On Independence, Day Riders need to stay hydrated just as much as anyone else does, and with our Stainless Steel USA Flag Motorcycle Cup Holder, they can do just that. Features adjustable clamp to easily attach to motorcycle or bike, foam cup insert and hex key wrench plus extra screw. Fits both 1″ and 1-1/4″ handlebars.

Patriotic Headwear

Make a bold statement, and keep your dome warm on the open road with AMERiders’ selection of motorcycle headwear, including stylish and functional options for every biker. Boasting designs that will show off your style and get you noticed in a crowd. Our balaclavas and motorcycle face masks for men and women are not only good for providing warmth in cold weather, they will also add a layer of unique style to your biker apparel. You can also find a selection of doo rags to keep your doo looking good and in place with a variety of colors and designs to appeal to your tastes. On Independence Day we have a few of these items that can help you show your patriotism in style.

American Flag Do-Rag Flydanna
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American Flag Do-Rag Flydanna

Our American Flag Do-Rag Flydanna is the perfect accessory to have to show your patriotism! This bandanna, cut into 6 panels and sewn into a headwrap, with a tail and ties at the back.Regardless of what you call it: Do-rag, Doo-rag, Durag, or a Du-rag, one thing is for sure, if you are a biker, these cotton head wraps are a perfect way to protect the investment in your helmet and look stylish at the same time

It is designed to sit securely on the head using the attached ties, allowing one size to fit all. Flydannas are great under a helmet as a moisture barrier as they help to isolate grease and sweat from helmet liners. Even if you don’t ride a motorcycle, these coverings can be used to keep the sweat and hair out of your eyes. Even chefs, doctors, nurses, and athletes sporting these do-rag sweet accessories.

Why not wear this Doo-Rag on Independence Day to show your American patriotism. This Doo-Rag tells the world: You love your country!

USA Flag Cotton Bandana is a 3-IN-1 Headband
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USA Flag Cotton Bandana is a 3-IN-1 Headband

Our USA Flag Cotton Bandana is a 3-IN-1 Headband system from  ZANheadgear®. This 3-IN-1 Headband system is a prewashed 100% cotton bandanna with an adjustable Velcro closure. Comfortable and easy to use and wear.Wear it as a headband, neckerchief or skullcap to protect against elements. Wear it however you desire. This is an ideal accessory for motocross riders, snowboarders, motorcycle enthusiasts, and construction workers alike. Plus it is the perfect accessory to wear on Independence Day.

What else?

Well there is plenty more items that we at AMERiders have for you to wear on Independence Day next week just hop on over and take a look and find the perfect item to express your patriotism.

~And as always….

~Live Free Ride Hard~

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Let AMERiders help you celebrate Independence Day and Show your Patriotism with our large selection of Motorcycle Gear and Apparel.

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5th Day of Christmas, 12 Days of Christmas Origin & Meaning Continued.

5th Day of Christmas

On the 5th Day of Christmas, AMERiders brings to you our Winter Holiday Event! We continue today with the 12 Days of Christmas Origin and Meaning with the 5th verse in the song. But before we do we want to remind about our Winter Holiday Event which now gives you now a full 30% percent off storewide. We would like to thank our wonderfully given owner for that. Also, don’t forget we have our usual Free Shipping on orders over $50 as well. Keep watching the clock above to ensure you get your orders in before the event ends so that we can ensure delivery by Christmas.

To remind you the idea for these posts came to us because the boss loves the song and just loves to drive us nuts singing it. Yes, we’ve done the research and we know this starts on the 25th of December, but however you know that we at AMERIders are not normal so we are going to start this the 12 days before Christmas.  We apologize if what follows offends anyone it is not our intention just information that we found online.

Recap of Origin

In England, between 1558 and 1829, it was not legal for Catholics to practice their kind of Christianity in public or private. Being a Catholic was treated as a bad crime. If you even owned a Catholic Bible, you could be put in prison! Catholics were stopped from worshipping because King Henry VIII fell out with the Catholic Church and started his own ‘Protestant’ Church (what is now the Church of England). There were many people who were still Catholics and they worshiped in secret.

‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ was written in England at the beginning of this time. Some people think that it was written to help children learn about their Catholic religion. In the carol, the days are supposed to represent special symbols and have hidden meanings, because it was illegal to have anything in writing that would indicate that you were a Catholic.

But there’s NO evidence that this is true and it seems most likely just to be a folk song and that the special ‘Catholic’ meanings were added at a MUCH later date!

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Variations of the lyrics

The earliest known version of the lyrics was published under the title “The Twelve Days of Christmas sung at King Pepin’s Ball”, as part of a 1780 children’s book, Mirth without Mischief. Subsequent versions have shown considerable variation:

-In the earliest versions, the word “On” is not present at the beginning of each verse—for example, the first verse begins simply “The first day of Christmas”. “On” was added in Austin’s 1909 version, and became very popular thereafter.

-In the early versions, “my true love sent” me the gifts. However, a 20th-century variant has “my true love gave to me”; this wording has become particularly common in North America.

-The 1780 version has “four colly birds”—”colly” being a regional English expression for “black”. This wording must have been opaque to many even in the 19th century: “canary birds”, “colored birds”, “curly birds”, and “Corley birds” are found in its place. Frederic Austin’s 1909 version, which introduced the now-standard melody, also altered the fourth day’s gift to four “calling” birds, and this variant has become the most popular, although “colly” is still found.

-The “five gold rings” may become “five golden rings”, especially in North America. In the standard melody, this change enables singers to fit one syllable per musical note.

-The gifts associated with the final four days are often reordered. For example, the pipers may be on the ninth day rather than the eleventh.

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Song verse explanation.
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On The 5th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:5 Golden Rings

Also, all the symbols can be used by Protestants and other Christians, not just by Catholics! There was another song called ‘A New Dial’ (also called ‘In Those Twelve Days’), which goes back as far as at least 1625, which gave religious meanings to the 12 Days of Christmas, but NOT so people could practice their faith is secret. If you’d like to know more about this, please go to the 12 Days of Christmas page on snopes.com

On The 5th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me ‘five golden rings’ are the five senses. (They could also mean first five books of the Bible also called the Pentateuch, the Books of Moses or the Torah.)

Other information.

The 12 Days of Christmas are now most famous as a song about someone receiving lots of presents from their ‘true love’. However, to get to the song there had to be the days to start with!

The 12 Days of Christmas start on Christmas Day and last until the evening of the 5th January – also known as Twelfth Night. The 12 Days have been celebrated in Europe since before the middle ages and were a time of celebration.

Each of the 12 Days traditionally is celebrated with a feast day for a saint and/or have different celebrations: Day 5 (29th December): St Thomas Becket. He was Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century and was murdered on 29th December 1170 for challenging the King’s authority over Church.

Stay tuned for tomorrow for our continuation with the 6th Day of Christmas, and also Don’t forget While you’re shopping for great gifts during our AMERiders Winter Holiday Event, that you get 30% percent off on orders over $50 automatically. With our usual Free Shipping on orders over $50 as well.

~And as always….

~Live Free Ride Hard~

~AMERiders
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Let AMERiders help you with your stocking stuffers and gifts for the 5th Day of Christmas.

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