Mid-Day Recap (Monday 05/28/18)

Bible Trivia Question:

What animal did Samson tear apart with his bare hands?

A. lion

B. tiger

C. bear

D. fox

Today:

People often confuse Memorial Day with Veterans Day, but Memorial Day is a day to honor those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, whereas Veterans Day—November 11—honors everyone who served honorably in the military. Civilians who died during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks are commemorated on Patriot Day (September 11).

Memorial Day Facts:

- Several towns claim to be the originators of Memorial Day, but in 1966 Congress declared Waterloo, New York, to be the birthplace of the holiday.

- Memorial Day originally honored military personnel who died in the Civil War (1861-1865).

- The holiday now honors those who died in any war while serving with the United States.

It is also called Decoration Day.

- The flag is supposed to be flown at half-mast until noon, and then raised to full mast until sunset on Memorial Day.

- Although not as popular today, one tradition was to eat a picnic meal while sitting on the ground of a cemetery. There are still some people in the rural areas of the South that continue to practice this tradition.

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

25% more home-cooking fires happen on Memorial Day than average. #MidDayFact

Reminder:

No matter what you do on Memorial Day with your family or friends, take some time to remember the true meaning of the holiday: to honor the deceased veterans who have served our country and fought for our freedoms.

Without their sacrifices, we wouldn't be the great country we are today.

Matt's Musing:

How come cell phones only get lost when they are on silent..? #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“When We All Get To Heaven” by Brian Free & Assurance

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. lion (Judges 14:5-6)