Memorial Day
This is the actual date this year.
What is Mon.,May 29,2023
Began in …
Islands in Caribbean Sea
May is known as
Month of Spring
Vernal
Spring
Which ancient bldg was constructed facing the direction where the sun rises on first day of spring
Sphinx
This is the year of the very first Memorial Day (Decoration Day)
What is May 29, 1866…not official holiday until Johnson in 1968
Who led the explorers who discovered this
Christopher Columbus found Native Americans slow smoking meats in Hispanoila
What does late May mark
Summer Vacation Season
Bird associated with Spring
Robin
What happens to day and night during vernal equinox
Equal duration
This was city, state that was declared the birthplace of MD
Waterloo, NY. To honor veterans who fhad fought in Civil War
origins of BBQ
First recipes r associated with ancient Egyptians about 7000 BC
The word is derived from
Marius, goddess Maia … she embodied concept of growth (both personal and business)
Characterized by excessive fondness for flowers
Anthophile
Tornadoes occur mostly in spring
True
Why was the date in late May chosen for MD
The thought was that all the flowers would be in bloom all over the country
Origins of first American BBQ
mentioned in 1672 and later by George Washington in Alexandria Virginia (in 1769)
Public Holiday
May Day
Roman Goddess of Spring
Flora
This was where the first observance of MD was held by this man
At Arlington National Cemetery as it was once home to General Lee. After ceremonies children fromSoldier & Sailor strewn flowers over graves of both North and South fallen soldiers
Which state is best known for BBQ
Texas
Cinco de Mayo
5/5 1862 victory of Mexicans over French
Was Spring always referred to as spring
No, until 16th century the first season of the month was Lent