Memorial Day

Who do we remember on Memorial Day?

• our family

• our friends

• soldiers who died while serving in the military

When do we celebrate Memorial Day?

• last Monday in May

• first Monday in May

• last day in May

When the holiday began, what did people decorate?

• schools

• parks

• graves of soldiers who died in war.

Why is the red poppy a symbol of Memorial Day?

• it smells good

• it's pretty

• to remember a battle where many soldiers died and were buried.

What's one thing you can do to celebrate Memorial Day in your own way?

• go to school

• make cards for Veterans who are sick.

• do your homework

Most people have to work and go to school on Memorial Day. True or False?

• True

• False

What do people put around their town and city during Memorial Day?

• Candy

• American Flags

• Flowers

In many places, cities and towns have these where sometimes soldiers march as special guests.

• Plays

• T.V. Shows

• Parades

Memorial Day used to be called what?

• Decoration Day

• Memory Day

• Honor Day

Why did it used to be called Decoration Day?

• People used to decorate graves of soldiers who had passed away.

• People decorated their houses

• People got all dressed up.