Veterans
Day 2012
With Veterans Day being taking place on
Sunday, November 11th, many people are making plans to spend a
three-day weekend off from work and rest and relax. Veterans Day is usually casually observed by
most people, and for others it is just a day of inconvenience as banks as the
post office are closed. Veterans Day,
however, has deep rooted historical significance and can be a great day to
spend with family and friends. It is a
day to celebrate the heroes who keep our country safe and who protect the
freedom that we enjoy every day.
Did you know that Veterans Day has been
celebrated since 1919? Back then it was
called Armistice Day, and it was created to celebrate the signing of the peace
armistice between the US and Germany that signified the end of World War
I. Armistice Day was declared an
official federal holiday by Congress in 1938, and in 1954 the name of the day
was changed to Veterans Day to include the celebration of all veterans of all
wars and not just those that fought in World War I. Veterans Day is a unique holiday in that its
purpose is to celebrate the men and women who protect our country. This day is often confused with Memorial Day,
but is quite different. Veterans Day is
a day of happiness and celebration, while Memorial Day is a time to remember
those who have died in the service of our country.
Celebrate
our Veterans
Because Veterans Day is a time for
celebration and support of our veterans and troops, it is the perfect day to
spend time with family and friends.
There are so many fun things that can be done to get into the patriotic
mood of the day, here are a few fun activities:
1.
Attend a Parade – Many cities
and towns host parades to honor and celebrate local members of the community
who are veterans or who are currently serving in the armed forces. Going to a parade is a fun activity for the
whole family and allows you the chance to meet those in your community who give
their time to protect our freedom.
2.
Patriotic Crafts – Helping your
kids or neighbors make patriotic crafts is a great way to spend a few hours
getting in the mood of Veterans Day.
Paper flags, patriotic banners, and even treats are all great ways to
decorate your house and enjoy the day off.
Red, white, and blue rice crispy treats are easy and fun!
3.
Moment of Silence – Observing a
moment of silence is a good way to show your kids the respect that veterans
deserve. Teaching them the meaning of
the holiday and that a moment of silence is a time to give thanks in your heart
will help them cultivate the respect and honor that we owe to our vets.
No matter what you do this Veterans Day,
make sure that you take a moment to think about our veterans and give thanks
for the freedom that we enjoy every day.
Additionally, Veterans Day falls on a Sunday this year, so the day will
be observed on Monday, November 12th.
Courtney writes about VA news for <a
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VA Loan</a>, a resource that helps veterans save money on their VA home
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