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Memorial day in America

In most of the countries I know, the national memorial day is time to express grief.

How come that in the states it became some kind of a "fun day" with loads of meat grilled on BBQs ?

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Americans don't care about American history and all the holidays during the year that cause people to have a long weekend are seen as something to celebrate about.  People take vacations then, they spend time with their families and they do what they way.  There isn't a strong connection between most Americans and days like Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.  Even the 4th of July is associated with fireworks.... not the founding of the nation.  It's just the way Americans are and have become.  I'm not sure it will ever change.

 
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is much more than a three-day weekend that marks the beginning of summer. To many people, especially the nation's thousands of combat veterans, this day, which has a history stretching back all the way to the Civil War, is an important reminder of those who died in the service of their country. We should celebrate this wonderful day and remember thousands of combat veterans.

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