Memorial Day

When do we celebrate Memorial Day?

• May 25

• May 24

• The last Monday in May

• The last Friday in May

Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?

• to have a day off from school

• to remember men and women who died protecting our country

• to celebrate the start of summer

What did Memorial Day used to be known as?

• Dedication Day

• Remembering Day

• Decoration Day

What war was Decoration Day honoring during the first celebration?

• World War 2

• World War 1

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

When did they change the name to Memorial Day?

• 1957

• 1967

• 1977

• 1987

What is the official flower of Memorial Day?

• red poppy

• red rose

• sun flower

• daisy

How do we celebrate Memorial Day? Check 3.

• placing flowers on soldiers' graves

• sleep all day

• flying flags at half staff

• have parades (when we're not socially distancing)

• play video games

What town is considered the birthplace of Memorial Day?

• Woodbridge, New Jersey

• Yuma, Arizona

• Washington, DC

• Waterloo, New York

Why do many people consider Memorial Day as the start of summer?

• People do all kinds of outdoor activities

• It's really hot outside.

• Summer really starts on Memorial Day.

• There's no school on that day.