Hippies
Saturday, November 6, 2010 3:16 PM
The hippies were in search to have the world based on peace, love, and happiness. They revolted against society, and abandoned traditional traditional customs, lifestyles, and society to form their own.
Many lived together in small groups called communes, where they worked together and shared posessions. Sexual relations with members of these groups flowed freely, whenever there was a mutual attraction. Their belief was to "go with the flow" rather than be uptight about sex like past generations were. Drugs were very common with hippies, especially LSD, marijuana, and hashish.
They strongly opposed the American involvement in the Vietnam War and wanted peace. Later these hippies were known as flower children because they often would hand out flowers to promote ideas of peace and love.
Along with their beliefs and lifestyles came many slogans and symbols. These slogans were to help other people become aware of their purpose. Here are a few of the most popular ones.
