yellow ribbons
Tied for return
Yellow ribbons are symbols of remembrance and support for absent loved ones, especially military personnel serving overseas or hostages awaiting release.
The tradition gained prominence in the 1970s, reinforced by the song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree." Displaying yellow ribbons—on trees, cars, or lapels—signals hope for safe return: Yellow ribbons lined the street awaiting the troops' homecoming.
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