{"id":1443,"date":"2015-05-24T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-24T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/?p=1443"},"modified":"2022-06-29T17:44:01","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T21:44:01","slug":"memorial-day-plans-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/memorial-day-plans-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Memorial Day Plans for Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

America's most solemn occasion<\/h1>\n

Memorial Day Plans might just consist of going to the beach or the local water park, as the day usually signifies the first day of summer break and that's ok. Just remember that it is important for us to teach our children\u00a0that our military heroes deserve respect.<\/p>\n

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Memorial Day Plans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

America's most solemn occasion<\/h1>\n

Memorial Day began back when\u00a0President Nixon declared that the American people would hold their own special celebrations on the last Monday in May, though it was formerly known as Decoration Day.<\/p>\n

Memorial Day is the day to remember and pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice: their lives. While you\u2019re rightfully proud of your service member for his or her service, remember that there are those who have buried a husband or wife.\u00a0There are children growing up without a father or mother. There are heroes who won\u2019t get to see their baby take her first steps or their son walk across the stage at high school graduation. They\u2019ll never experience growing old and they will never meet their grandchildren. They will never get another breath of air or kiss their loved ones goodnight again. (source<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most of us know someone who was in a war, whether in our past history or who is currently on active duty, that we can celebrate on Veteran's Day<\/a>, but Memorial Day is when we recognize the ones who gave it all.<\/p>\n

Over the years, tradition for observing<\/a> Memorial Day has been to visit cemeteries or memorials and\u00a0to have parades. Traditionally flags are flown at half staff until noon.<\/p>\n

It's ok to wave the Stars and Stripes and have cookouts, or even to go boating and enjoy the “unofficial” start of summer. \u00a0As a parent, I believe it is important to teach my\u00a0children why we commemorate Memorial Day<\/strong> and not let the day just slide by as a vacation day. Even if you ARE on vacation, maybe you can implement one small activity to commemorate the importance of this National Holiday. I have put together a few ideas to make this a little bit easier for other parents:<\/p>\n