Is Memorial Day About Grief, Glory, or Hot Dogs?
To Understand America’s Most Confusing Holiday, You’ve Got to Ponder Why We Get the Day Off in the First Place
Memorial Day is one of America’s most confusing holidays. Depending on the celebrant, it can be a day of grief, glory—or backyard barbecues.
It’s not a bad thing to have such disparate takes on a day of remembrance. And don’t worry: You’re not a bad person if you choose to sit back and enjoy your day off. But sometimes it pays to think about why we get the day off in the first place and ponder the mysterious forces that bind hot dogs, tears, and flags all together.
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