While popular Memorial Day activities often have a festive element, it's important to remember that Memorial Day is inherently a solemn occasion. That's why the federal holiday is an opportunity ...

Memorial Day marks the cultural beginning of summer in the United States, and in the midst of all the fun of the three-day weekend, it’s easy for kids to think of this holiday as representing ...

This year, the holiday falls on Monday, May 2 6. While popular Memorial Day activities often have a festive element, it's important to remember that Memorial Day is inherently a solemn occasion.