by MHET | May 21, 2026 | Holiday, Memorial Day, Uncategorized
Memorial Day is well celebrated across the nation, acknowledging the U.S. soldiers who fell in battle. This Federal holiday started in the late 1860s after the American Civil War. The Civil War claimed the most lives in U.S. history, and as such, American cities and...
by MHET | May 22, 2025 | Holiday, Memorial Day
Memorial Day often serves as the unofficial start of summer for many. Although this holiday is typically associated with a start to better beach weather, it’s also important to remember what it truly represents. Memorial Day serves to commemorate those who have lost...
by MHET | May 23, 2024 | Holiday, Memorial Day
Every major holiday has a symbol associated with it; Valentine’s Day has hearts, Thanksgiving has turkeys, but what is Memorial Day’s? Its symbol is none other than the humble poppy flower, particularly the red poppy. The red poppy first became a symbol of the...
