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While Memorial Day is often seen as the unofficial kickoff to summer, it’s also an important time to reflect on the meaning behind the day. So before you fire up the grill, here are a few fun (and meaningful) facts about Memorial Day:

• It started as “Decoration Day”: After the Civil War, people across the country began decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers. Though observed for decades, Memorial Day became a federally observed Monday holiday in 1971.

Wherever the long weekend takes you—to the backyard, the beach, or the couch—we hope it brings you rest and appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy.