Epcot Kidcot symbols

[KMP]

Hi!

I did a search but couldn't find the answer to my question so I'm posting it. (If this in the wrong forum I apologize)

We just got back from a phenomenal trip to WDW. Unfortunately by the time we made it to Epcot, the parks were starting to get super crowded. As a result the World Showcase KidCot stations were packed with kids. I was a little dissapointed because there was no special activities, or even any interaction with the kids beyond just stamping the mask and adding the "symbol". Because of this we have things hanging off our mask that have no meaning to us. I was hoping you all could help us understand why certain things represented the country.

Canada- looks to me like a dream catcher
UK- a dragon?
France- a hot air balloon?
Morocco- I'm guessing a lotus flower but I could be wrong (it's a small plastic piece)
Japan- a origami crane (understand this)
Italy- a Venetian mask (we get this)
America- a rocking horse (colonial?)
Germany- a bear?
China- a kite?
Norway- a viking ship (understand this)
Mexico- a jaguar?

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!
Kathy

 

[familyfirsttimer]

I am no expert, I can only tell you Germany is a bear because Germany is the home of the teddy bear. A CM wrote that in my DD's autograph book.

Good luck with the rest.

 

[pezpam]

France - home of the first hot air balloon (Montgolfier brothers, I think)
UK - dragon an important figure in stories
Canada - probably a symbol from one of their native cultures
China - kite flying is incredibly popular
Mexico - jaguar symbol important in history/stories of ancient cultures

If the kids are interested, I'd bet that a little googling will find lots of info on each.