Memorial Day - July 1st, 2025
Memorial Day: A Day to Honor Our Heroes Can you believe it's already that time of year again? Memorial Day is just around the corner, and I couldn't be more excited! This year, we'll be celebrating on July 1st, 2025, and I'm already thinking about all the amazing ways we can honor our fallen heroes. So, let's start with a little history lesson. Memorial Day originated after the Civil War to commemorate the lives lost on both sides of the conflict. It was originally known as Decoration Day, and people would decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and other tokens of respect. Over time, the holiday evolved to honor all Americans who have died in military service, from World War I to present day. Today, Memorial Day is a federal holiday, and it's a day when we come together as a nation to pay our respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It's a day of remembrance, but it's also a day of celebration – a celeb...