Memorial Day weekend is a time filled with celebrations and parades. This holiday, on the last Monday of every May, is a day on which Americans honor the dead. Originally a day on which flowers and flags were placed on graves of soldiers who died in the American Civil War, it has become a day on which the dead of all wars and all other dead are remembered the same way.
Memorial Day in the U.S. is always observed on the last Monday in May. The holiday honors members of the military who died in service to their country. Memorial Day that falls on the last Monday of May commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the American military. Memorial Day is generally the start of the picnic and outdoor grilling events of the year. While the stripes and stars are the theme for table decor and outdoor decorations, the food can complement any backyard or neighborhood event.
Memorial Day Holiday Schedule
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which gives us a day to celebrate and remember the men and women that have given their lives in the service of this country. For several people across the country, this holiday is a sacred day to commemorate the lives of the friends and family members that have sacrificed for the protection of this country and the liberties every American nowadays enjoys.
Memorial Day Dates 2014-2015
Monday, May 26, 2014
Monday, May 25, 2015