This month I'm going to making a slight departure from my normal routine - instead of focusing on weddings, I'm going to be showing my latest Memorial Day goodies! Each Memorial day design will have invitations, postcards, postage, flyers, t-shirts, pins, magnets and a great deal more - 25 products in all!
So how exactly did Memorial Day come about?
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.
Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time. Another tradition is to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff from dawn until noon local time.[8] One of the longest-standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500, an auto race which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. It runs on the Sunday preceding the Memorial Day holiday. The Coca-Cola 600 stock car race has been held later the same day since 1961. The Memorial Tournament golf event has been held on or close to the Memorial Day weekend since 1976.Matthew Dennis, Red, White, and Blue Letter Days: An American Calendar (2002)
The National Memorial Day Concert takes place on the west lawn of the United States Capitol. The concert is broadcast on PBS and NPR. Music is performed, and respect is paid to the men and women who died in war.
Whether you will be celebrating in a traditional manner or by having your friends and family over for a barbeque - I have the perfect design for you!
American Flag Popsicle Stick Folkart Invitations:
This fun set has a folkart feel with the American flag painted on craft popsicle sticks. Memorial Day is a great time to honor and remember our Veterans and fallen heroes and to celebrate our country - and we all do it in different ways. Whether you are planning a party, putting up flyers for a parade, or want to invite the neighbors to a barbeque picnic - you will find everything you need. There are invitations, flyers, postcards, t-shirts, bags and other gifts as well!
Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
•3.5" x 5" (portrait) or 5" x 3.5" (landscape)
•Choose from six paper types and nine colors
•High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
•Each invitation comes with a white envelope
•Additional sizes available
