How Much Do You Know? Try These 5 Memorial Day Trivia Questions!

 

How Much Do You Know? Try These 5 Memorial Day

Trivia Questions!



1.     What do we honor on Memorial Day?

2.     What color flowers are often used to remember soldiers?

3.     What is the name of the famous cemetery in Virginia where many soldiers are buried?

4.     What is one thing many people do at 3:00 PM on Memorial Day?

5.     Which U.S. holiday always falls on the last Monday in May?

 

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5 Fun Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend with Family & Friends

1.     Have a Backyard Picnic or BBQ
– Grill up hot dogs, make sandwiches, and have watermelon! Include outdoor games like sack races or water balloon toss, softball, two and touch football, and more.

2.     Create Memorial Day Crafts
– Make American flag art, red poppy pins, or a thank-you card for a veteran.

3.     Go on a Nature Walk or Bike Ride
– Bring flags or wear red, white, and blue while enjoying the outdoors.

4.     Attend a Local Parade or Ceremony
– Many towns have parades or events to honor military heroes—bring small flags to wave!

5.     Have a Family Movie Night with a Patriotic Theme
– Watch a kid-friendly movie like Night at the Museum or An American Tail, and talk about courage and kindness.

Whatever you do the weekend - Have Fun – Be safe! 😉

 

 

Answers

1.      Answer: The men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

2.      Answer: Red (especially red poppies).

3.      Answer: Arlington National Cemetery.

4.      Answer: Pause for a moment of silence to honor fallen soldiers (National Moment of Remembrance).

5.      Answer: Memorial Day!

 



Thank You to Our Heroes

We extend our deepest thanks to the brave men and women who are serving and have served—near and far—for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Your service protects our freedom, and we honor you this Memorial Day and always. 


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