Howdy all,

For those in the US, this week is the Memorial Day weekend.  Ever wonder what it's all about?

You can find some useful background information here.   It includes such choice tidbits like:

 Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's...

Be sure to visit that page and learn more.

Marketers, of course, take advantage of this weekend for Memorial Day Sales!  It happens even on eBay - check out:

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