Paper boats have been known to symbolize several ideas: 1. Because of their similarity to a small life boat and its fragility over time, a paper boat has been used to symbolize life. 2. Paper boats are a symbol of childhood freedom. A paper boat image may be included in a tattoo design as a reminder of the art of childhood with the simplicity of the folded shape. 3. The paper boat image became a symbol of Greece when it was used in the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Athens 2004. 4. Paper boats have been known to remind people of family togetherness, peace, harmony and kindness.