Ways to Honor the Fallen this Memorial Day
Memorial Day is this weekend – Monday, May 27th – and we think this is a great opportunity to talk about the true meaning of the holiday. While a long holiday weekend creates the perfect chance for a family road trip or a bbq with friends, the true meaning behind the holiday is much different than many think. Memorial Day is a holiday created to honor men and women who died serving our great country. Learn more about the holiday and unique ways you can honor those who’ve given so much. The Meaning of Memorial Day: Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. The holiday originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Traditionally people would decorate the graves of fallen soldiers on Memorial Day – which is where the original holiday, “Decoration” Day, stemmed from. Ways to Honor Fallen Soldiers this Memorial Day: Decorate Graves As the original holiday name suggests, decorating graves of soldiers and family members w...