Memorial Day Decorations

Memorial Day began as a holiday to honor the Union soldiers who died in battle during the Civil War. It has expanded to include all men and women who have died in service to the United States after the First World War.

Many people observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials and placing decorations such as flags and flowers on gravesites. Many people put up Memorial Day decorations such as flower, flags, ribbons, and wreaths, in and around their homes to honor the dead.

Many of the southern United States did not celebrate Decoration Day until after World War I because of hostility toward the northern states for only honoring the Union soldiers who died in battle.

Interestingly, the holiday was known as Decoration Day up until the late 1960s when a federal law was passed proclaiming it Memorial Day. Click on the articles below to find out more about Memorial Day decorations.