A national holiday with roots dating back to the end of the Civil War, Memorial Day celebrations epitomize the diversity of America with a wide array of traditions from somber graveside services, lively cookouts, downtown parades, three day weekend mini-vacations, patriotic flag flying, popular road races, heavy traffic, festive pool parties, major sporting events, huge retail sales on every conceivable item, the commencement of summer, to a nationwide moment of silence, all set forth on a day to commemorate those who lost their lives in military service to the United States.
If you could establish a Memorial Day tradition in your family or community, what would it be?
