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Memorial Day
“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” — Harry S. Truman
This is a little history and traditions, and some Least Known Facts that all will prove interesting.
I personally rever any man or woman who enlists his/her services to guard our country and knowing what the COST IS, yet they still sacrifice their lives to allow us to live with Freedom & Democracy in OUR COUNTRY THE USA!!
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2024 will occur on Monday, May 27.
For many people, it also means they have an extra day off to spend time with their families and visit graves of family members and friends who have passed fighting to keep our freedoms in the USA!!!
Established more than 150 years ago, Memorial Day is intended to honor and remember U.S. military personnel lost in war and is often commemorated with parades and special services.Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
Here are some things you should NOT DO on Memorial Day:
- DON’T WISH ANYONE A “HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY” …
- Do not thank current service member. …
- Do not forget about the purpose of the holiday. …
- DON’T DISREGARD ITS IMPORTANCE. …
- DON’T FORGET IT EXISTS. …
- DON’T LET POLITICS KEEP YOU FROM RENDERING RESPECT.
One item on “What you should not do on Memorial Day” was to NOT THANK A SERVICE MEMBER FOR THEIR SERVICE;
THIS WAS NEWS TO ME. For some reason I thought this day and Veterans Day were two holidays you should emphasize this behavior. But I guess I was ignorant as to why you shouldn’t do this. So I googled it and this is what I found. After reading this it made perfectly good sense. I’m glad I post on and about certain holidays and dates throughout the year, because I learn a LOT! Please see below:
**** America’s veterans are honored during November on Veteran’s Day when we aim to remember and appreciate the sacrifices of all veterans. But, Memorial Day allows the country to focus on those service members who are no longer with us – an important distinction.
Why can’t you wear white on Memorial Day?
By the 1950s, women’s magazines started making this “no white after Labor Day” rule more public. Wearing white only between Memorial Day and Labor Day now signified that a lady was part of the in-the-know fashion club.
What is FLAG etiquette for Memorial Day?
On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half-staff until noon and then raised to full-staff until sunset. On land a flag is flown from a staff (pole); at sea a flag is flown from a ship’s mast. So, correctly, a flag is at “half-mast” at sea and “half-staff” on land.
What are you supposed to do at 3pm on Memorial Day?
The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress, asks Americans wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day to pause in an act of national unity (duration: one minute). The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday.
****THINGS YOU SHOULD/CAN DO ON MEMORIAL DAY.
-Flying the U.S. Flag at half-staff until noon. Memorial Day is a day of “National Mourning.”
-Attending religious services of your choice.-Visiting memorials.
-Participating in a “National Moment of Remembrance” at 3:00 PM local time, to pause and think upon the meaning of the day and for taps to be played where possible.
I derived these tidbits for you in a way that I would hope makes it for easy and entertaining reading. BUTTT before I go I have one last bit of information that I really enjoyed. Well peeps I hope you enjoyed this potpourri of information regarding Memorial Day. Not only do I love doing these articles, I also learn so much. But if I’ve been reiterating TOOO much just leave a comment. I’d also like to READ COMMENTS (good or bad) and on your likes or dislikes from anything to everything.
Thank you, and to all a GOOD NIGHT!
The traditional colors associated with Memorial Day are RED, WHITE and BLUE, which are the colors of the American flag:
- Red– Represents the poppy flower, which has been linked to the holiday since World War I. Poppies symbolize hope, rebirth, and resilience, and can also represent the bloodshed and valor of fallen soldiers. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) sells red Buddy Poppies on Memorial Day, and artificial red poppies are sold to raise money for veterans.
- White-Represents purity, innocence, wisdom, and honesty. It can also symbolize the selflessness of those who died in service to their country.
- Blue-Represents regality, trustworthiness, earnestness, and integrity. It can also signify loyalty, reverence, and the unity of the American people ***PLEASE NOTE TO PUSH THE PAGE BUTTONS BELOW TO CONTINUE ONTO THE NEXT HOLIDAY TY. LORI
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