Memorial Day's history begins after the Civil War. It became a federal holiday in 1971 and is marked with cemetery visits, ...

It is also a time when friends and family decorate the graves of service persons and because of that, the holiday is also known as "Decoration Day" — a bit of Memorial Day trivia you might not know.

Wayfair’s early Memorial Day sale also includes can’t-miss deals on outdoor decor, like these solar-powered pathway lights, 81 percent-off outdoor cushion cover, and this $36 outdoor rug ...

Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as a way to honor Civil War soldiers. For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a ...

As Memorial Day approaches, the anticipation for a fantastic pool party experience begins to build. While you might have the basics covered — from drinks and snacks to sunscreen and towels — there are ...

June 3 is when Kentucky and Tennessee honor the dead from the Civil War, and Tennessee calls it Confederate Decoration Day. Yes. A bill to stop celebrating Confederate Memorial Day and designate ...