Memorial Day is also known as Decoration Day. Basically, it means decorating the graves of martyr’s (soldiers that died in military service) soldiers with flowers, country flag and wreaths. This Day is celebrated in the United States. Many people visit cemeteries to pay a visit and remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
This day is often considered as the start of the summer season. This day is announced as a state public holiday all over the United States.
New York was the first state to consider it as a legal holiday in 1873 and after this many more states started to consider this day as an important day and declared it a legal holiday.
When is Memorial Day?
This holiday always falls on the last Monday of May every year. This Year Memorial Day is on May 29, 2023.
What is done on this day?
Traditionally, the President or Vice President lays a wreath at the Tomb of the fallen soldier in order to pay respect to the soldiers for the sacrifice they made for the country.
Memorial Day Quotes
- No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation
- America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels
- I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism
- There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country
- This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave
Greetings you can say to someone on Memorial Day?
Here is the list of greetings you can use on Memorial Day:-
- “Happy Memorial Day.” (The most basic and common greeting)
- “Enjoy your weekend, but I want you to know that I will be remembering what this holiday is about.”
- “I hope you’re having a meaningful day.”
Well, greeting someone with “Happy Memorial Day” is not preferable, you can obviously say this but this is not Christmas this was not founded in joy. Saying something meaningful could really help to make a difference for someone who is having a difficult day. After all this this is not only about barbecues and backyard parties. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the one who has done so much for your country.
What is the history of Memorial Day?
After World War I it has become a tradition to honor those who died while fighting for the American wars and then it has become a national holiday all over the United States
Congress passed the uniform Monday holiday act in 1971 and established Memorial Day to be celebrated on the last Monday of May every year.
Difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
It seems like many people are confused between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Well, the basic difference between these two days is that on Memorial Day we remember the soldier’s who died while serving the country and on the other side on Veterans Day we honor the service of all the people who wore armed service uniforms.
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