The Meaning of Memorial Day

I have always know that Memorial Day is a day to remember those who died during an American war, but I did some checking and found out how it started…..

The day was originally know as “Decoration Day” because the day was dedicated to the Civil War dead, when mourners would decorate the gravesites.

The holiday was first widely observed May 30, 1868, when 5000 people helped decorate the gravesites of 20,000 Union and Confederate solders buried at Arlington National Cemetery. After World War 1, the observance was widened to honor the fallen from all American wars- and in 1971 Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday.

Please try to remember the real meaning of this day when you are with your loved ones and take a moment this weekend to really be thankful to all those who have died for our way of life!

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Thank you for all of the email about when I was going to get around to doing this! LOL This oddly enough was a bit of a struggle, a new learning curve with Photo Shop Elements for sure! I have had a couple of lessons with Karen Valentine and I feel like an old pro now….at least on doing these sheets! LOL She said once I got the hang of “layers” the digital scrapbooking would come easier….I sure hope so!

I have 13 sheets up for sale and will be adding more as I can get to them….I have a question for all of you….should I do seasonal ones when it isn’t the actual season? I have tons of Valentine and Christmas…..

I even did one for Father’s Day!

Please tell your friends and thanks again for all of your support during this tough time……:):)