Patriotic Holidays
What holiday are we celebrating this Monday?
Memorial Day
What grows in Flanders' Field?
Poppies
What colors are on our flag?
Red, White, and Blue
Candy. Marching bands. Soldiers. American Flags.
What time of day should we pause and say a prayer for those who we remember on Memorial Day?
3 pm
What holiday celebrates the history of our country's flag?
Flag Day
What else can you see in Flanders' Field?
Crosses
What is the national bird of America?
The Bald Eagle
Who do we celebrate on Memorial Day?
How many parades is our school marching in this weekend?
2
This holiday celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Fourth of July
What happened in Flanders' Field to make the poet write about it?
A war. People fought and died there.
Why do we hold a parade?
To honor someone.
What was memorial day first called?
Decoration Day
Which President was at the first Memorial Day celebration?
Ulysses S. Grant
We celebrate all workers and the freedom to work.
Labor Day
World War I
Soldiers of which war was originally honored for Memorial Day?
Civil War
After which American war did Memorial Day start?
Civil War
Name three things people do on Memorial Day to show remembrance.
Flying the flag at half staff.
Attend parades.
Patriots Day or Day of Remembrance
Where is Flanders' Field located?
Belgium
After which war, did was it changed to honor all soldiers who died serving our country?
World War 1
Where is the birthplace of Memorial Day?
Waterloo, NY
In 1886, where was the first place to hold a ceremony for Memorial Day?
Arlington National Cemetery