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There are specific holidays within our culture that we typically take time to acknowledge, reverence, and reflect upon the importance of the day or event we are celebrating. The fact is that, there are also other holidays that the bulk of people within our culture observe as just a day off work and a excellent opportunity to have a BBQ. Let's be sincere, not one person is opposed to having a day away from work, and I'll be the first to admit that having a BBQ with family and friends is enjoyable; however, let us also make certain that on these two holiday's, we never forget, under-appreciate, or take for granted those men and women who sacrificed and even gave their lives for ourfreedoms and opportunities.
The ten tips below are for families and people everywhere to ensure that Memorial Day and Veteran's Day are not only fun and enjoyable, but also meaningful:
1) Significance of Holiday: Most importantly, take at least 30 minutes and think about, learn more about, talk about, and express gratitude for the significance of this holiday.
2) Flags: Display flags, and ideally at half-staff. Have a flag ceremony, and learn about the significance and history of the flag. Learn also how to fold the flag.
3) Attend Holiday Events: Attend the Memorial Day & Veteran's Day Parades, Community Events, Readings, or the Performances and Celebrations for that day.
4) Honor at Cemeteries: Visit a local cemetery and honor family members or military men/women who have passed away.
5) Thank Service Men & Women: Write 'Thank You's' - in preparation, locate either older veteran's in the community, or currently serving military men and women from your community -
and write them 'Thank You's' for what they did (or are doing).
6) Visit D.C.: Experience Memorial Day (and Veteran's Day) at the National Memorials in our nation's capital, Washington D.C.
7) Holiday History & Stories: In preparation for the holiday, gather significant family stories, well-known historical stories/events, quotes, poems, songs, stories - and just spend a few minutes
remembering and honoring those who gave their lives for your freedoms.
8) Historical Spots: Go and visit a local historical spot, a military base, a military graveyard, a battlefield, or museum.
9) Honor Those Still Living: Spend part of the day with a grandparent, older aunt/uncle, or even a close elderly friend or neighbor. Share a meal, play games, and spend time with them to honor and thank them. Also, ask questions and write their history to give to their decedents.
10) Have Some Fun: And, in addition to giving the proper respect and honor to this date and these hero's, spend time as a family. Have a BBQ, play games together, and just spend time with friends and family. by:Matthew TooneTravel to Three World-Class Destinations with Caribbean Cruise LineWe specialize in the "cruise and stay" vacation package concept, which empowers you to enjoy extended-stay vacations at each of our three world-class destinations. Your trip may include nights at the theme parks of Orlando, Florida; along the famous boulevards and beaches of South Florida; and in the tropical wonder that is Grand Bahama Island. Your trip to Grand Bahama Island will be especially unique, since we've teamed with the Bahamian Ministry of Tourism on a joint project to promote tourism to this beautiful island. You'll encounter seemingly endless powder-white beaches and crystal-clear blue waters as you embrace the relaxed atmosphere and friendly islanders that make a trip to the Bahamas so unique. At this port of call, you'll easily discover why Grand Bahama Island is known as the jewel of the Bahamas. Caribbean Cruise Line http://www.articlesbase.com/education-articles/caribbean-cruise-line-provides-reasons-on-celebrating-veterans-day-3637403.html
