Memorial Day (May 30) is fast approaching, and, as the unofficial start of summer, you can be sure we will be sharing more tips about grilling, hosting healthy dinner parties, pool safety and keeping your kids busy all summer long.
But first, we’d like to take a moment and back away from the hot dogs and life jackets.
Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was established so hardworking veterans, friends and family members could take a day to decorate the headstones of their loved ones who had fought in the Civil War (without fear of missing out on a day’s wages).
This Memorial Day, be sure you thank a veteran for their service, or, if you don’t know any veterans, attend your local parade to commemorate the day. Often vets and active servicemen and women will be there, too, so it is a good time to celebrate their sacrifices.
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Want more ideas for Memorial Day (beyond the cookouts and pool parties)? Click here to read a blog post by Jeanne Sager with ten ideas perfect for families.
We created a quiz to test your knowledge about the origin of Memorial Day and other key historical facts. Let’s see how you do!
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