In the United States, Memorial day falls on the final Monday of the month of May. On this day, people remember those who died in military conflict and war in the preservation of our freedoms. In fact, freedom is never free, but we must seek to maintain it. People often go to cemeteries and leave flowers, small token items to remember the departed, and clean the headstone and grave.
The holiday has expanded to now include visiting the graves of any friend or family member who has died, and it can be a time when people reflect on the lives of those who have passed on before them.
For others, it is also a day to kick off the summer season with family gathers and barbecues.
So, do you have a similar holiday in your country? If so, how do people celebrate this day? Share your ideas.
Randall
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