Happy Memorial Day
Expand your heart and send out love and gratitude as we honor all of our leading men and women who have fought for our country and lost their lives in battle. We celebrate your bravery, courage and for the unwavering support you've given the U.S.. May our love and prayers give healing to the victims family's.
In case you didn't know....
"Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and was initiated to honor the soldiers for the Union and Confederate armies who died during the American Civil War.
Celebrations honoring Civil War heroes started the year after the war ended. The establishment of a public holiday was meant to unify the celebration as a national day of remembrance instead of a holiday celebrated separately by the Union and Confederate states. By the late 19th century, the holiday became known as Memorial Day and was expanded to include the deceased veterans of all the wars fought by American forces. In 1971, Memorial Day became a federal holiday.
The original national celebration of Decoration Day took place on 30 May 1868. When Memorial Day became a federal holiday, it was given the floating date of the last Monday in May. Since many companies close for the holiday, Memorial Day weekend is three days long for most people. It is the unofficial beginning of the summer vacation season that lasts until the first Monday in September, which is Labor Day." For more about Memorial Day and other Public Holidays see PublicHolidays.US
I'm so happy to see how yoga and meditation has become a healing practice for many of our veterans needing forms of rehabilitation and support. If you have any interest in volunteering your services or donating, check out a few companies doing tremendous work below and click the link for more information on how you can get involved.
What are your Memorial Day plans? BBQ, travel, relax, family, friends... whatever you decide, enjoy your long weekend and be safe! Thanks again, as always for stopping by Inspirational Addict.