Memorial Day History
What is another name for Memorial Day?
What is decoration day?
You may say I'm a dreamer,
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us,
And the world will be as one (Imagine - John Lennon)
What sporting event is traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend?
What is the Indy 500?
This leafy green, often used in salads, is one of the first vegetables harvested in early spring and is known for its peppery taste.
What is arugula?
What condiment is lowest in calories?
What is mustard?
Memorial Day is officially recognized on what day each year?
What is the last Monday in May?
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would (Sweet Caroline- Neil Diamond)
Memorial Day initially only honored the fallen from which war?
What is 'The American Civil War'?
This herb is traditionally paired with lamb in spring dishes and is known for its cool, refreshing flavor.
What is mint?
What cook-out food contains the highest amount of sodium?
What are hot dogs?
In what year did observing Memorial Day on the last Monday in May become law?
What is 1971?
Some boys take a beautiful girl
And hide her away from the rest o' the world
I wanna be the one to walk in the sun
Oh girls, they wanna have fun
(Girls just wanna have fun- Cyndi Lauper)
What city is known as the birthplace of Memorial Day?
What is Waterloo, New York?
This spring vegetable grows underground, has a slightly sweet earthy taste, and is often pickles or roasted.
What are beets?
This indirect cooking method uses lower heat and longer cooking times, often used for ribs or brisket.
What is barbecuing?
What flower is worn in honor of Memorial Day?
What is the Poppy?
Just a small-town girl, livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train going anywhere
Just a city boy, born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train going anywhere
(Don't stop believin - Journey)
For what specific reason did Congress move Memorial Day to the last Monday in May?
What is To create a three-day weekend for federal employees?
What are peaches?
Watermelon contains over how much % of water?
What is 90%?
How should the American flag be flown on Memorial Day?
What is It should be raised to half-staff from sunrise until noon, then displayed at full staff from noon to sunset?
Little ditty 'bout Jack and Diane
Two American kids growin' up in the heartland
Jackie gon' be a football star,
Diane's debutante backseat of Jackie's car
(Jack & Diane - John Cougar)
Memorial Day is held in May for what reason?
What is So flowers will be in bloom to decorate soldiers’ graves?
This spring vegetable has a mild onion-like flavor, a white bulb with leafy green tops, and is often used in soups or sautés.
What are leeks?
What does the red color in picnic gingham historically help evoke psychologically?