Memorial
Memorial Day this year won’t be celebrated with the typical parades or large neighborhood cookouts, but there are still ways to enjoy favorite traditions. While abiding by social distancing practices, we can connect with loved ones and pay respects to brave soldiers who lost their lives serving the U.S.
Here are a few ways to commemorate Memorial Day from your own home – the best place to be.
1. Tune in to virtual events
To accommodate unusual times, many annual events honoring fallen soldiers have been moved online. While gatherings like the National Memorial Day Parade have been canceled, other events like the American Legion Virtual Ceremony and the National Memorial Day Concert will be held online or on TV. Check out military.com for more information regarding dates and times.
2. Get cooking!
Turn your usual cookout into a cook-in, serving up the dishes you make every year for a special lunch or dinner. If you have a grill, host a mini cookout with those you live with. If grilling isn’t possible or desirable, cook up your family’s most beloved dishes or your best summertime snacks instead. Reach out to family or friends for their favorite cookout recipes – like a neighbor’s famously fudgy brownies – so you can recreate and enjoy.
3. Stay in touch with loved ones
Memorial Day traditions may typically include travel, reunions and gathering. This year, plan a video call – or a series of calls – with family members and friends. Share stories and laughter virtually with the people you are most grateful for. Platforms like Zoom and FaceTime make it easy to have a safe, digital party.
4. Fly a flag
Proudly displaying red, white and blue at your home? Read up on flag etiquette to learn the best practices for flying the American Flag according to tradition. There are certain customs surrounding when and how a flag should be presented.