How did you spend the Memorial Day weekend? Did you attend picnics or parades this year?
This holiday is not only about getting together with loved ones, it can also be about reflecting on the past. Check out the history behind the American holiday. Or take a look at the soldiers that Beliefnet community members love and cherish. Perhaps you have a soldier in your own family that you can share stories about.

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