Get your friends and family entertained with one of these activities for Memorial Day.
Enjoy!
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Memorial Day Printable Activities
Memorial Day Printable Activities
Get your friends and family entertained with one of these activities for Memorial Day.
Enjoy!
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Get your friends and family entertained with one of these activities for Memorial Day.
Enjoy!
History of Memorial Day
History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer.
Early Observances of Memorial Day
The Civil War claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history, requiring the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries. By the late 1860s Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers.
It is unclear where exactly this tradition originated; numerous different communities may have independently initiated the memorial gatherings. Nevertheless, in 1966 the federal government declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day. Waterloo—which had first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866—was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event, during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags.
Decoration Day
On May 5, 1862, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance later that month. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed. The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle.
On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, and 5,000 participants decorated the graves of the 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried there. Many Northern states held similar commemorative events and reprised the tradition in subsequent years; by 1890 each one had made Decoration Day an official state holiday. Many Southern states, on the other hand, continued to honor their dead on separate days until after World War I.
Evolution of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars.
For decades, Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30, the date Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day. But in 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees; the change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday.
Memorial Day Traditions
Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each year, often incorporating military personnel and members of veterans’ organizations. Some of the largest parades take place in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. Americans also observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials. On a less somber note, many people throw parties and barbecues on the holiday, perhaps because it unofficially marks the beginning of summer.
Source: History
Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer.
Early Observances of Memorial Day
The Civil War claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history, requiring the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries. By the late 1860s Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers.
It is unclear where exactly this tradition originated; numerous different communities may have independently initiated the memorial gatherings. Nevertheless, in 1966 the federal government declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day. Waterloo—which had first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866—was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event, during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags.
Decoration Day
On May 5, 1862, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance later that month. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed. The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle.
On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, and 5,000 participants decorated the graves of the 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried there. Many Northern states held similar commemorative events and reprised the tradition in subsequent years; by 1890 each one had made Decoration Day an official state holiday. Many Southern states, on the other hand, continued to honor their dead on separate days until after World War I.
Evolution of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars.
For decades, Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30, the date Logan had selected for the first Decoration Day. But in 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees; the change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday.
Memorial Day Traditions
Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each year, often incorporating military personnel and members of veterans’ organizations. Some of the largest parades take place in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. Americans also observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials. On a less somber note, many people throw parties and barbecues on the holiday, perhaps because it unofficially marks the beginning of summer.
Source: History
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Happy Memorial Day GIFs, Graphics and Greetings
Happy Memorial Day GIFs, Graphics and Greetings
Share these greetings with your Friends and Family in remembrance of all those who sacrifice their time, family and lives for our Freedom.
Happy Memorial Day!
When is Memorial Day?
When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day in 2012 is on Monday, the 28th of May.
In the United States, Memorial Day is always celebrated on the last Monday of May.
Memorial Day in 2013 is on May 27
Memorial Day in 2014 is on May 26
Memorial Day in 2015 is on May 25
Memorial Day in 2016 is on May 30
Memorial Day in 2017 is on May 29
Memorial Day in 2018 is on May 28
Memorial Day in 2019 is on May 27
Memorial Day in 2020 is on May 25
Memorial Day in 2012 is on Monday, the 28th of May.
In the United States, Memorial Day is always celebrated on the last Monday of May.
Memorial Day in 2013 is on May 27
Memorial Day in 2014 is on May 26
Memorial Day in 2015 is on May 25
Memorial Day in 2016 is on May 30
Memorial Day in 2017 is on May 29
Memorial Day in 2018 is on May 28
Memorial Day in 2019 is on May 27
Memorial Day in 2020 is on May 25
Happy Graduation!!! Graduation Handmade Cards
Happy Graduation!!! Graduation Handmade Cards
More Handmade ideas of cards for Graduates.
Happy Graduation day!! Have fun working on this project!
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Mother's Day Quotes, Poems, Sayings and More...
Mother's Day Quotes, Poems, Sayings and More...
You never appreciate all of the things your mother did for you until you find yourself doing the same things for your kids.
- Linda Poindexter
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
Cute answer for a difficult question Name the court where all the big faults are forgiven in a second ?? A small child smiled and answered Its "My Mom's Heart"
- Unknown
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
Nothing can replace the space created in your heart for the love your mother has for you, even after she has left the world you live in.
- Sol Brillar
Before I was a Mom -
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was a Mom - I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations. Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on - Pooped on - Spit on - Chewed on, or Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and My thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom - I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests...or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom - I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.
Before I was a Mom - I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known The warmth, The joy, The love, The heartache, The wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.
Send this to someone whom you think is a special Mom...
And remember that behind every successful woman...... is a basket of dirty laundry.
-Unknown
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
A Mother's Love Your arms were always open when I needed a hug. Your heart understood when I needed a friend. Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love has guided me and gave me wings to fly.
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
Mum,
You may be treated like the maid,
you may be treated like the gardner,
you may be treated like the daycare,
you may be treated like the chauffer,
you may be treated like many things.
But one thing is for sure,
You will always be loved.
For a fathers work may be from sun up till sundown,
but a mothers work is never down.
And all that I have, am, and hope to be,
I owe to you,
So this is for all the times I forgot to say THANK YOU!!
- Alison Thompson
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
i never thank you enough for listening to me.
i never thank you enough for protecting me from the things i shouldn't do.
i never thank you enough for guiding me in the right direction.
i never thank you enough for putting up with my mood swings and arrogance.
i never thank you enough for without a doubt being there for me.
i never tell you enough how much i love you mum.
you mean the world to me, but i don't tell you enough.
but no matter what,
i always will love you mum,
no matter how much we argue,
or how much you anger me,
i'll love you till the day i die.
- Unknown
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love.
– Mildred B. Vermont
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.
– Sophia Loren
Mom,
for all the times I didn’t thank you either because I was too young to too busy or just didn’t find the words,
today I thank you for all you’ve done for me.
Now that I’m older,
I realize more and more everything you did,
everything you gave,
and most important,
everything you stand for and I love you and thank you with all of my grateful heart.
- Jennifer Fujita
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
Definition of MOTHER...
the greatest unconditional and infinite love we will ever experience in our existence...
- GB LIFE
You never appreciate all of the things your mother did for you until you find yourself doing the same things for your kids.
- Linda Poindexter
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
Cute answer for a difficult question Name the court where all the big faults are forgiven in a second ?? A small child smiled and answered Its "My Mom's Heart"
- Unknown
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
Nothing can replace the space created in your heart for the love your mother has for you, even after she has left the world you live in.
- Sol Brillar
Before I was a Mom -
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was a Mom - I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations. Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on - Pooped on - Spit on - Chewed on, or Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and My thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom - I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests...or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom - I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.
Before I was a Mom - I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known The warmth, The joy, The love, The heartache, The wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.
Send this to someone whom you think is a special Mom...
And remember that behind every successful woman...... is a basket of dirty laundry.
-Unknown
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
A Mother's Love Your arms were always open when I needed a hug. Your heart understood when I needed a friend. Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love has guided me and gave me wings to fly.
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
Mum,
You may be treated like the maid,
you may be treated like the gardner,
you may be treated like the daycare,
you may be treated like the chauffer,
you may be treated like many things.
But one thing is for sure,
You will always be loved.
For a fathers work may be from sun up till sundown,
but a mothers work is never down.
And all that I have, am, and hope to be,
I owe to you,
So this is for all the times I forgot to say THANK YOU!!
- Alison Thompson
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
i never thank you enough for listening to me.
i never thank you enough for protecting me from the things i shouldn't do.
i never thank you enough for guiding me in the right direction.
i never thank you enough for putting up with my mood swings and arrogance.
i never thank you enough for without a doubt being there for me.
i never tell you enough how much i love you mum.
you mean the world to me, but i don't tell you enough.
but no matter what,
i always will love you mum,
no matter how much we argue,
or how much you anger me,
i'll love you till the day i die.
- Unknown
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love.
– Mildred B. Vermont
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.
– Sophia Loren
Mom,
for all the times I didn’t thank you either because I was too young to too busy or just didn’t find the words,
today I thank you for all you’ve done for me.
Now that I’m older,
I realize more and more everything you did,
everything you gave,
and most important,
everything you stand for and I love you and thank you with all of my grateful heart.
- Jennifer Fujita
~~~~~ * ~~~~~
Definition of MOTHER...
the greatest unconditional and infinite love we will ever experience in our existence...
- GB LIFE
Mother's Day Newspaper by Martha Stewart
Mother's Day Newspaper by Martha Stewart
Get your Mom famous featuring in the front page of your own newspaper.
Martha Stewart has this great idea.
Print the clip art here: Clip Art
Print it on Ivory paper and get creative, draw her picture or put a photo of her and fill in the blanks.
She will love it!!
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Get to work... only one more day!!
Happy Mother's Day!!
Source: MarthaStewart
Get your Mom famous featuring in the front page of your own newspaper.
Martha Stewart has this great idea.
Print the clip art here: Clip Art
Print it on Ivory paper and get creative, draw her picture or put a photo of her and fill in the blanks.
She will love it!!
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Get to work... only one more day!!
Happy Mother's Day!!
Source: MarthaStewart
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