Graveside visitor with flowers for Decoration (Amy Leonard for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – Decoration Day, an annual observance still common throughout Cullman and North Alabama, has a history steeped in tradition, honor and homecoming. With many family traditions falling to the wayside in the busy 21st century, […]
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When Is Memorial Day and How Is It Observed? Traditions for Decoration Day
Memorial Day is held on the last Monday in May every year, and is a day of remembrance and reflection for all who have died while serving in the American armed forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day, the origins of the U.S. holiday stem back to the post-Civil War era, […]