13 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day with the Family

Memorial Day is celebrated every last Monday of May across all cities around the US. It is to give respect to the men and women who died in wars and those who serve the country. 

Here are the ways to celebrate the memorial day with the family while doing social distancing. 

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Give honor and respect

Pay respect to the heroes who gave service to the country. Have a flag-making activity with your kids, the more creative, the better. It is to teach your kids to give honor to the people who sacrificed their lives during the war. 

Teach your children about history

During lunch, you may tell stories about what you have learned in your history class and discuss with your children ways on how to show patriotism to the country.

Watch movies about war 

Spend the evening together with your children watching movies about battles from the past. There are many shows on the History Channel and The Military Channel that you can choose. It will help your children recognize the heroes that fought during the war. 

Memorial Day coloring page

Teach younger kids about medals of honor. You may print out a Medal of Honor coloring page for smaller kids and tell them stories about the war to help them appreciate the holiday. 

Scavenger hunt 

Print this link and use it for a scavenger hunt. You may arrange a Zoom Scavenger Hunt so that your kids could interact with their cousins and friends for a more enjoyable experience without fear of spreading the coronavirus. 

Barbecue Time

Afternoons are best spent grilling and playing in the garden. Children would surely love doing barbecues while getting messy outdoors. 

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Relieve stress

Give yourself a break from all the stresses of work. Enjoy picnicking outdoors while it is still not too hot. Enjoy the rest of the day while relaxing and just enjoying the view.

Read also: Stressors at Work May Lead to Depression and Death

Memorial Day card

Make memorial day cards with your children and then send them overseas, dedicating them to the soldiers who are currently battling their way for the country. 

Say a prayer

Teach your children to give thanks to the military members who are actively in duty and to the veterans who sacrifice their lives for everyone's safety and freedom. 

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Call a veteran you know

Have your children talk to veterans you know, or video call them to give thanks for their sacrificial work to remind them that they are highly appreciated. 

Donate flowers 

Send your greetings to the deceased military members by sending them flowers. The Memorial Day Flowers has volunteers that would help you lay your flowers to the gravesites of veterans located at 40 cemeteries nationwide. 

Welcoming summertime

Start the new season clean by sharing the chores with your children. Ready all your summer clothes and items for use to protect yourself from the overheating under the sun. 

Read also: How to Prevent Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

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Make patriotic-themed desserts

Making desserts is more fun when done with kids! Decorate your desserts in patriotic red, white, and blue fruits and flavored syrups and celebrate the day with pride.