It's coming up on Monday, May 26. After the Civil War ended, the practice of "decoration days" evolved into what is now Memorial Day. According to the DVA, "On May 5, 1868, the Grand Army of the ...

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. It commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as a way to honor Civil War ...

Use glitter, stickers, and coloured paper for decoration. 2. Mother’s Day Poem Recitation: Host a poetry recital where students perform for the class or record videos for their mothers.

Before it was officially known as Memorial Day, the holiday was widely referred to as Decoration Day. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, following the passage of the Uniform ...

Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honor fallen U.S. service members. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as early as 1868 through the Grand Army of ...

Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day's history goes back to the Civil War. It was was declared a national holiday by Congress in 1971, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs.