Are you celebrating Memorial Day at home this year? Here are a few simple, meaningful, and fun ways to make the day special with your family:
- Fire up the grill (or cook indoors!) and enjoy a classic family feast with burgers, hot dogs, BBQ, watermelon, and all the summer favorites.
- Make patriotic desserts together. Try strawberry shortcake, flag-themed fruit pizza, red-white-and-blue gelatin bars, or festive cupcakes topped with berries.
- Turn on patriotic music, then switch to upbeat favorites for a family dance party. Play freeze dance, make a Soul Train line, or let the kids show off their best dance moves.
- Host a family game tournament with small prizes. BINGO, Connect Four, charades, Uno, and Memory games are always crowd-pleasers.
- Watch a patriotic movie or documentary together, or learn more about the history and meaning of Memorial Day as a family.
- Hang an American flag and teach kids about proper flag etiquette, including how to display and care for it.
- Set up a backyard picnic, water balloon fight, sprinkler time, or evening s'mores station to kick off the unofficial start of summer.
- Create a simple moment of gratitude. Say a prayer, light a candle, or take a few moments to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives serving our country.
- Let the kids get creative with patriotic crafts, sidewalk chalk art, or homemade decorations in red, white, and blue.
Sometimes the sweetest holiday memories are the simple ones made right at home. I hope you enjoy it!
