When is Memorial Day 2019? What Day Is Happy Memorial Day? Significance and History

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When is Memorial Day 2019?: The Memorial Day is around the corner, This year, it is going to be celebrated on May 27, Monday. So, you should know about its basis, facts, day, date and timings. First of all, don’t forget to hoist the American flag in honor.

Memorial Day meaning is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of each May every year to honor the persons who died while serving the nation in the military. It is also known as the Decoration Day. People visit cemeteries and memorials to honor who died serving in nation’s armed forces.

When is Memorial Day 2019?

Year MemorialDay
2019 May 27
2017 Monday, May 29
2018 Monday, May 28

History

The exact origin story of Memorial/Decoration Day is not known. It is unclear. However, the custom of honoring ancestors by cleaning cemeteries and decorating graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition. There are two other days for those who served and are serving in the US military are – Veterans Day and Armed Forces Day.

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Earlier, this duty was used to perform in late summer and was an occasion for family reunions and picnics in rural America. However, after the civil war, its need become prominent and monuments and ceremonies to fallen soldiers were erected and dedicated throughout the nation.

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Later on, after the World War 1, the day was expanded to honor the deads of all America wards. Decorating soldier’s grave with flowers has been a very ancient custom. Some believe that this tradition began before the American Civil War.

It may reflect the origin of “Memorial Day” idea. A lot of work has been done on this idea in film, literature, music, and poetry.

More than 25 places are named in connection with this day. However, states had their respective dates for celebrations. But in 1971, MemorialDay was cast as a national holiday and since then, it is celebrated on the last Monday in May.

At last, we would like to say that you should know the difference between Veteran’s Day and MD.

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