Fun Memorial Day Facts

As Memorial Day is approaching I thought it would be fun to post some facts:

•  Memorial day was first celebrated on May 30, 1868. It was observed by placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers during the first national celebration. *
• Memorial Day is the 2nd most popular holiday for barbecuing. Fourth of July ranks in at #1.**
• Red Poppy flowers are worn on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. Moina Michael was the first one to start this.***  

Have a happy and safe Memorial Day Everyone!!!

*http://www.purpletrail.com/partytrail/featured_memorial_day/what-is-memorial-day-history-facts

**http://www.hpba.org/consumers/barbecue/fun-facts-about-barbecue

***http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html