What are your Memorial Day Memories? How will you be celebrating this year?
Warmer weather is right around the corner!
Of course in Chicago this time of year, we can experience all four seasons in one day!
For us warm weather means Summer, which – again for us – starts on Memorial Day.
That long weekend which is the unofficial start to cookout season!
However, Memorial Day is foremost a day to remember the millions of heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country – for the world.
We grew up with this enduring quote by JFK: “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.”
We give thanks and embrace the privilege of freedom to celebrate friends and families with pool parties, parades and backyard cookouts.
We asked several friends how they celebrate Memorial Day. More than a few stated: “It’s the start of summer. With the fireworks of July 4th in the middle and ends with Labor Day and the kids going back to school.”
For this season we like to display cherished collections.
For Sherrill it’s filling her antique vases with peonies gathered from the farmers markets that begin Memorial Day Weekend.
For Debi it’s baking her seasonal biscotti flavors.
Other friends decorate their doors with boughs of greenery. You can add flowers or red/white/blue ribbons or small flags.
On our Dare to be Curious YouTube Channel you can hear more about the surprising ways others celebrate this special day. Plus we share some of our “favorite things” which you can add to your celebrations.