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Memorial Day Weekend 2006

Memorial Day weekend in the United States is a time to remember our fallen veterans. Originally called Decoration Day, this holiday was created in the later part of the nineteenth century to commemorate those killed in the United States Civil War. At the end of World War I, it was renamed Memorial Day and expanded to include all American soldiers and sailors killed in combat. But, in remembering, it is also a time to celebrate the country and culture that died to protect. Scheduled for the last Monday in May, this holiday signifies the beginning of summer for many people. It is a day to shake off the dreary bonds of winter and embrace the promise of warm weather and good times.

Throughout the country there are festivals and fairs, celebrations and ceremonies, most of which will include food from the various peoples that make up the fabric of the United States. Here are a few of the many that will take place this year.

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