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Did you know Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day? It originated around 1868 when Civil War graves were decorated with flowers to honor the sacrifice of both the Union and Confederate soldiers. In 1967 the United States Congress renamed it Memorial Day and made it a national holiday, paying respect to the dead of all of America's wars. It is celebrated each year on the last Monday of May. What does Memorial Day mean to you? To many people it means the official beginning …

Along with our nation Zoey's Attic celebrates the great Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his messages of hope, justice, and love. We thank you Dr. King for your wisdom and service to the cause to obtain freedom and equality for all. In his honor we are offering a coupon code for 15% off your purchased items from Zoey's Attic Personalized Gifts. The code to use at checkout is MLK2016 and it expires at 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, January 18th, 2016. Be sure to check out all our sweet V …

Memorial Day is May 25th, a week from today. While it's the unofficial start of the summer season, it is actually a U.S. federal holiday set aside each year to pay respect to America's servicemen and women whom died while preserving our freedoms. While I enjoy the parades, family gatherings, and barbecues, the day is also personal for me. Each year I remember the members of my family whom have honorably served our nation and fellow countrymen. I am thankful for the servicemen and women such a …