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For most Americans, Memorial Day\u00a0marks the unofficial start of summer.\u00a0 Many of us will enjoy this three-day weekend by going to the beach or hosting a barbecue.\u00a0 Are you interested in the meaning of Memorial Day, or learning how to make the day a little more meaningful?\u00a0 Then read on.<\/p>\n

What is Memorial Day?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Memorial Day is an American holiday to remember those servicemen and women who died while serving our country.\u00a0 It is held on the last Monday in May. (Note: This is different than Veteran’s Day, in which we celebrate the service of all U.S. Veterans, both living and deceased.) Many cities and towns have Memorial Day parades or ceremonies.<\/p>\n

How to Add Meaning to Memorial Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Volunteer at your local cemetery to help put flags at the gravestones of veterans.<\/li>\n
  2. Hang up an American flag at your front door.\u00a0 Add smaller American flags to your flower boxes and planters to show your spirit.<\/li>\n
  3. Attend a Memorial Day Ceremony.<\/li>\n
  4. Place flower pots at the gravestones of family members who have passed away.<\/li>\n
  5. Attend your local town parade.\u00a0 Show your support by clapping when the veterans walk by.<\/li>\n
  6. Research your family history.\u00a0 Military and pension records are on-line at the following sites:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ancestry<\/a><\/p>\n

    Family Search<\/a><\/p>\n

    National Archives<\/a><\/p>\n

    \u00a07.\u00a0 Locate the grave of an ancestor who was a veteran:<\/p>\n

    U.S. Department of Verteran Affairs<\/a><\/p>\n

    \u00a08.\u00a0 Host a traditional cookout with family and friends.<\/p>\n

    For more information on planning your Memorial Day Cookout, be sure to read the following article on our website:<\/p>\n

    Planning Your Memorial Day Cookout<\/a><\/p>\n

    Best wishes to all of our readers a happy and safe three-day weekend. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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