Do you know the significance of celebrating Memorial Day? Why is it observed as a holiday each year on the last Monday of May? Sadly a lot of people have forgotten the true meaning of this important day and merely see it as a kickoff to summer.
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9 Momentous Ways To Celebrate The Significance of Memorial Day
Remembering The Importance of Memorial Day
As a national holiday, Memorial Day is celebrated to recognize the brave men and women who died serving and defending our country. It is a day of national pride, honoring the armed forces by decorating graveyards with American flags, and flying over the graves of veterans. Memorial Day should not be confused with Veterans day; Memorial Day is a day of honoring the men and women who died serving our nation, while Veterans Day is celebrating the service of every United States military veterans. Here are meaningful ways of celebrating Memorial Day.
1. Wear Your Colors With Pride
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Show your love of country by wearing red, white, and blue. Demonstrate national pride by proudly wearing America’s colors.
2. Participate In Parades
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The military is honored by towns and cities hosting Memorial Day parades. Whether you’re just watching or being part of the parade, bring your family with you and observe patriotism in motion.
3. National Moment of Remembrance Participation
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Show respect to those who died in service of our country by participating in the National Moment of Remembrance. Observe a moment of silence at 3 PM on Memorial Day.
4. Care Package
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Show support for our troops overseas by getting your whole family to make up care packages. Simply go online and search for little things that our brave brothers and sisters need as they defend our country and the freedom that every American enjoy.
5. Plan A Charity Fund Picnic
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Prepare a picnic and plan some games to raise funds for US troops and their families. Donate the proceeds to a charity fund supporting American troops in the US and in other countries.
6. Visit The Grave Sites of our Fallen Heroes
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Visit the graves of our fallen heroes by taking a family trip to a cemetery. Honor their service to our country by placing a little flag and some flowers on their graves.
7. Make a House Call to Someone Who Lost a Loved One In The Armed Forces
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If you know someone who lost a loved in the war or serving the armed forces, call them and show appreciation. These people have endured the loss of a family member and have sacrificed as much as our troops.
8. Organize a Family Reunion
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Plan a reunion and bring your family together on Memorial Day as a tribute to all family members who died while defending our country. It might come as an emotional moment but a great way to honor those who have been lost.
9. Educate Your Kids About The Importance of Memorial Day
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Demonstrate your patriotism by teaching your kids about the people who sacrificed their lives for others to enjoy their freedom. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate the holiday by educating the next generation about national pride and love of country.
Here’s a video of a Memorial Day celebration by Boulder Daily Camera
We have to be thankful of the sacrifices made by others so everyone can enjoy their freedom. America is still young but made its mark in history because of our undying patriotism and to those who bravely risked their lives to protect the future generation. They deserve the honor and respect of every American who lived and enjoyed the nation that we know today.
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