Ideas to Celebrate Memorial Day

Quote shared by a veteran at church a few years ago

Memorial Day is a special day to remember the freedom we have as Americans and to honor the lives of those who fought and died so that we could have it. Below are some quick ideas of ways to celebrate this special holiday.


1. Use shoe polish to write a message of thanks on your car window. Sometimes I place a sign on the back window behind the driver's seat. Some message ideas include:

• Remembering America's Heroes
• Honoring All Who Served
• Land of the Free Because of the Brave
  
  

2. Observe the National Moment of Remembrance. The Moment occurs on Memorial Day, 3 PM, local time, for 1 minute.

3. If taking place this year, support your local Memorial Day parade or community event.

4. Place an American flag outside of your home. I have a neighbor who lines their yard with little American flags every year. (if you have a flag pole, experts say it should fly at half-staff until noon)

5. If available, decorate your home or outdoor family party with the poppy flowers. Click HERE for background on this flower of remembrance

6. Get involved with an organization that encourages soldiers or veterans. Some examples are: Soldiers' Angels, A Million Thanks, Operation Gratitude or AnySoldier. The link above takes you to verified organizations through the US Department of Defense.

7. Do patriotic crafts with your family. Check out this cool site, My Blessed Life, for ideas or my link with a craft idea for your front door. 

8. Many picnic or grill out at home or in a park. Celebrate with reunion of family and friends to enjoy the freedom that so many have fought and died to give us.

9. Contact a local nursing home and see if you can join their Memorial Day celebration and encourage possible veteran residents & their family. 

10. If you live in the "Big City" then take a road trip to a neighboring small town to see what kind of festivities they are doing and explored a new place.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!