Weirdlings

It’s Monday and I’m not working! I hope everyone enjoys their Memorial Day.

Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. Washington time. Another tradition is to fly the U.S. Flag at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers place a U.S. flag upon each gravesite located in a National Cemetery.

In addition to remembrance, Memorial Day is also a time for picnics, family gatherings, and sporting events. Some Americans view Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer and Labor Day as the unofficial end of the season. Some Americans use Memorial Day to also honor any family members who have died, not just servicemen.

Memorial Day. (2007, May 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 28, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Memorial_Day&oldid=134041835