Interesting Facts About Why We Celebrate Memorial Day
A lot of people simply see Memorial Day Weekend as a 3-day holiday to get outdoors and have some fun. While it is a great time to do just that, Memorial Day itself also has a much deeper significance. Before you head out to your BBQs, days out on the lake, or a long ride on the open road, LSK Lebanon has a few interesting facts about this special holiday to share with you. Hopefully, these will enhance your celebration as well as your appreciation for the holiday. MEMORIAL DAY FUN FACTS * Originally Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day. Back in the 1880s, surviving soldiers of the Civil War honored their fallen comrades by decorating their graves with flags and flowers. * People began referring to the holiday as Memorial Day in 1882 but the name did not officially change until it was legally changed in 1967. * According to the Library of Congress, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, New York, as the birthplace of Memorial Day because of a celebr...