About Today: Celebrating Memorial Day

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Today From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor Next Monday is Memorial Day in the U.S., and we celebrate by taking the day off and eating until we start hallucinating. It's the American way. Why Memorial Day? At the supper table the other night, LittleBob asked us what Memorial Day was for. I explained that it was a day to remember our fallen soliders. Our table was quiet after that. Why do we celebrate? When Did Memorial Day Start? Visiting Battlefields in the U.S. Books for Children About Memorial Day Search Related Topics:  memorial day  day of rememberance  Arlington National Cemetery Goes Interactive Not only does the cemetery's website feature more interactivity, there are also mobile apps available so you don't get lost (the cemetery is over 600 acres). Check out the high-tech cemetery. Helping Children Learn and Observe the Holiday Words of Inspiration: Soldiers Video: Overview of the Army Search Related Topics:  military records  veterans  memorial day How to Store and Preserve Military Uniforms and Medals If you have uniforms you'd like to keep, check out how to keep them in tip-top shape. How to Clean the American Flag How Do You Clean an Iron? Search Related Topics:  fabric care  dry cleaning  stain removal The Memorial Day Cookout Most of us are going to celebrate Memorial Day by barbecueing and having a good time. If that's you, here's how to run a good cookout. Start the Summer Right with these Great Recipes Great Memorial Day Recipes Search Related Topics:  memorial day  summer barbecue  Related Searches Memorial Day Food for BBQ Military Run Military Clothing Military Uniforms Featured Articles What Is The Best Diet After A Heart Attack? Video: How to Build Kitchen Cabinets Should You Exercise If You Have IBD? What Happened to Senior Airfares? Can Being Hit in the Stomach Cause a Miscarriage? Cast Iron Cooking Tips   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

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