Memorial Day

Who do we remember on Memorial Day?

• our family

• soldiers who died while serving in the military

• our friends

When do we celebrate Memorial Day?

• last Monday in May

• last day in May

• first Monday in May

When the holiday began, what did people decorate?

• schools

• graves of soldiers who died in war

• parks

Why is the red poppy a symbol of Memorial Day?

• it smells good

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

• it's pretty

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

• go to school

• do your homework

• make cards for Veterans who are sick

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

• flowers

• American Flags

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

• honor day

• memory day

Why did it used to be called decoration day?

• people used to decorate graves of soldiers who had passed away

• people got all dressed up

• people decorated their houses