Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year.

Memorial Day originated in the aftermath of the American Civil War as a way to commemorate and honor the Union and Confederate soldiers who died during the conflict.

Memorial Day was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 1971.

Memorial Day is commemorated through various activities, including attending memorial ceremonies, visiting cemeteries to pay respects and place flags or flowers on graves, participating in parades, and holding moments of silence.

traditions include flying the American flag at half-staff until noon and raising it to full-staff in the afternoon, participating in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m., and wearing red poppies as a symbol of remembrance.

Memorial Day primarily focuses on honoring military personnel who died in service, but it also serves as a time for families and communities to come together and remember their loved ones.

many countries have similar holidays to honor their fallen military personnel. For example, the United Kingdom observes Remembrance Day, and Australia and New Zealand commemorate ANZAC Day.

People celebrate Memorial Day by attending parades, participating in flag-raising ceremonies, visiting memorials and cemeteries, holding barbecues or picnics with family and friends, and taking time to reflect on the sacrifices made by servicemen and servicewomen.