About Today: Who Celebrated Memorial Day First?

Today In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Jen Hubley As you read this, I am loafing around my neighbor's yard, eating delicious grilled things and wondering when it's officially time for beer and/or ice cream. (But never together. I'm not a total heathen.)   In the Spotlight The History of Memorial Day As I socialize and stuff my face, I try to remember that this holiday actually has, you know, a historical significance. Originally, it was supposed to honor the Union soldiers who died in the Civil War. The big question is, which town was the first to celebrate this holiday?              More Topics Follow Us on Twitter! About.com The 'American Idol' Music Guide Top 40 / Pop Choosing a Baby Formula Pediatrics Container Gardening Mistakes to Avoid Container Gardening How to Add Pictures to Twitter Personal Web Pages 6 Movies That Influenced Quentin Tarantino Classic Movies Top Tinted Moisturizer Splurges and Steals Makeup Memorial Day in Washington, DC If you live in the DC area, you're unlikely to forget that today is an important historical holiday. For one thing, you won't be able to leave your house without tripping over a parade.   The Difference Between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day Memorial Day has now been expanded to honor all members of the military who died in the service of their country. It's not, in fact, the same as Veteran's Day. (And here's why.)     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Today Ads Washington DC in Map Gardening Magazines The Quincy DC Memorial Day Poems DC Attractions Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Arts & Entertainment Automotive Careers Citysearch Cities & Towns Computing & Technology Education Food & Drink Health & Fitness History Hobbies & Games Homework Help House & Home Industry & Business Magazines Money News & Issues Parenting & Family People & Relationships Religion & Spirituality Shopping & Style Small Business Sports Teens Travel Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter as ignoble.experiment@ARCONATI.US. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=todaysl&e=ignoble.experiment@ARCONATI.US About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.