When Is Memorial Day Weekend 2022? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Observance

After a the dark, gloomy days of winter and the pollen haze of spring, there is probably nothing that sounds better than warmer weather, blue skies, and a three-day weekend where we can (safely!) gather with friends and family for a backyard cookout and maybe some fireworks. And, if you’re like us, you’re eagerly anticipating the upcoming Memorial Day long weekend. After all, we typically consider Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer.

Traditionally, the holiday weekend means a cookout of some sort, a spread of classic Memorial Day desserts, a patriotic playlist of fun tunes, and valuable time spent with family and friends who are family. To pump yourself up and get into the spirit of the day, check out some Memorial Day quotes that remind us why we’re proud to be Americans.

And to that end, it’s important to remember that this holiday is about so much more than a cookout or a change in the seasons. First and foremost, it’s observed to remember those who fought for our freedom—the heroes who gave their lives to protect the prosperity of our country. We hope you’ll pause and remember them this year and remind your children, family, and friends to do the same….

What is the history of Memorial Day?

Memorial Day was created to honor the brave people who died while serving in the U.S. military. One of the very first known observances took place way back on May 1, 1865, in Charleston, South Carolina, right after the end of the Civil War, according to the History Channel. A group of freed enslaved men, women, and children had buried the bodies of Union soldiers after Confederate soldiers evacuated Charleston. On May 1, people gathered for a parade in the fallen soldiers’ honor, singing hymns and placing flowers at the fighters’ graves…(Excerpt from Country Living.com)