About Today: 5 Simple Ways to Observe Memorial Day

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Here in the US, it's Memorial Day, a holiday people associate much more with cookouts and having a day off than with its original purpose: commemorating the men and women who died serving our country. How Memorial Day Began Memorial Day is over 150 years old, but it didn't always resemble the holiday we know today. History of Memorial Day National Memorial Day Concert 2011 in Washington, DC See More About:  memorial day  civil war  union 5 Simple Ways to Observe Memorial Day Only 28 percent of Americans know the real meaning of Memorial Day, according to a recent poll. Memorial Day vs. Veteran's Day Arlington National Cemetery See More About:  memorial day  arlington  servicemembers killed in action Scholarships for Kids of the Fallen Want to remember our servicemen and women in a meaningful way? Contribute to these scholarships. Blogs and Survivor Stories From Military Widows Support Organizations for Military Widows See More About:  sgli  scholarships  grants How to Celebrate Memorial Day With Kids Here's how to explain and observe Memorial Day with your kids. Memorial Day 2011 in Washington, DC 10 Patriotic Memorial Day Desserts See More About:  memorial day  Today Ads Memorial Day Military Penpal Military Divorce Military Spouse Military Flags Featured Articles How to Be Lucky Top 20 Figures of Speech Video: Make a Sophisticate Ponytail Organize Your Garage in 5 Steps 10 Ways to Be Happier at Work Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement