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Thursday, May 26, 2011

We hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend! While you’re sitting around the table having an eco-friendly picnic, take some time to learn a bit about the history of the holiday. We’ll help you with the biodegradable cutlery and dishes…

Memorial Day Facts
• Memorial Day actually started with the Civil War. It was a response to the loss of life during that war.
• General Logan made Memorial Day Official. He issued General Orders No. 11 which set aside May 30, 1868 as a day of memorial for those that died during the Civil War.
• It was first known as Decoration Day. This came from the practice of decorating graves with flowers. Memorial Day became the official name in 1967. It has also since expanded to include those who died in all the country’s wars.
• There’s still a “grey” Memorial Day. Some Southern states set aside a day for remembering the Confederate dead, as well. There’s no one unified date for this, however.
• Memorial Day is a solemn event at its core—but don’t feel guilty about having a barbeque, either! If you’re good to the Earth, then you’re showing some respect.

Have a happy Memorial Day, everyone!


by: Whole Earth Packaging

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