People mean well and no-one is being disrespectful, but a lot of people will greet their friends and families this weekend by saying, Happy Memorial Day! This is not a proper greeting and there are many who will become very bothered when we repeat that greeting and they have a very good reason.
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Do You Say Happy Memorial Day? The Debate Over the Appropriate Sentiment
On 5/31/21 at 3:00 AM EDT
While human instinct may prompt a person to wish someone a happy Memorial Day, there s debate over whether that s an appropriate thing to say on the somber holiday.
Unlike Veterans Day which is intended to honor all those who served, Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave their lives in service to their country. Intended to be a serious day of remembrance, some have criticized moving the holiday to the last Monday of May because the three day weekend has created a celebratory atmosphere marking the start of summer.