by wildcherry on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 | Life, Tips

The 10 ideas below are for families and people everywhere to ensure that Veteran’s Day are not only fun and enjoyable, but also meaningful:

1) Significance of Holiday: Most importantly, take at least 30 minutes and think about, learn more about, talk about, and express gratitude for the significance of this holiday.

2) Flags: Display flags, and ideally at half-staff. Have a flag ceremony, and learn about the significance and history of the flag. Learn also how to fold the flag.

3) Attend Holiday Events: Attend the Veteran’s Day Parades, Community Events, Readings, or the Performances and Celebrations for that day.

4) Honor at Cemeteries: Visit a local cemetery and honor family members or military men/women who have passed away.

5) Thank Service Men & Women: Write ‘Thank You’s’ – in preparation, locate either older veteran’s in the community, or currently serving military men and women from your community – and write them ‘Thank You’s’ for what they did (or are doing).

6) Visit D.C.: Experience Veteran’s Day at the National Memorials in our nation’s capital, Washington D.C.

7) Holiday History & Stories: In preparation for the holiday, gather significant family stories, well-known historical stories/events, quotes, poems, songs, stories – and just spend a few minutes remembering and honoring those who gave their lives for your freedoms.

Historical Spots: Go and visit a local historical spot, a military base, a military graveyard, a battlefield, or museum.

9) Honor Those Still Living: Spend part of the day with a grandparent, older aunt/uncle, or even a close elderly friend or neighbor. Share a meal, play games, and spend time with them to honor and thank them. Also, ask questions and write their history to give to their decedents.

10) Have Some Fun: And, in addition to giving the proper respect and honor to this date and these hero’s, spend time as a family. Have a BBQ, play games together, and just spend time with friends and family.

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