When is Memorial Day and why do we celebrate the holiday?
It's the unofficial start of summer.
It's a time when we fire up the grills, go to the beach kick back and relax.
Memorial Day has a much deeper and more significant meaning than a beach trip or a big sale at Home Depot.
When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May. This year, the holiday falls on Monday, May 27.
Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?
We celebrate Memorial Day to honor those men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while defending their country.
What's the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day both honor the sacrifices made by U.S. Veterans but serve different purposes.
Veterans’ Day, originally called “Armistice Day,” is a younger holiday established in 1926 as a way to commemorate all those who had served in the U.S. armed forces during World War I.
Memorial Day honors all those who’ve died.
Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11 to signify the Armistice that ended combat in World War I in 1918.
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After World War II, Armistice Day's purpose broadened and changed in 1954 to recognize those who have served in all American wars.
Can I wish someone a Happy Memorial Day?
While the holiday has become the kickoff of summer and a long three-day weekend, the point behind it is to remember those who died defending our country. So wishing someone a happy Memorial Day would be inappropriate.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Memorial Day 2024: Why do we celebrate the holiday?
