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Flowers for Memorial Day: Honoring Memories with Beauty

Thrifty Florist Memorial Day is a time of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude. It is a day to honor the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Amidst the parades, picnics, and gatherings, flowers play a significant role in commemorating this solemn occasion. For garden enthusiasts, flower lovers, and Memorial Day celebrants, incorporating Memorial Day Flowers into your observance can add a layer of beauty and meaning. SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFERS - USE ON MAIN WEBSITE The Significance of Flowers on Memorial Day Flowers have long been a symbol of life, death, and rebirth. They serve as a poignant reminder of the cycle of life and the beauty that can emerge from loss. On Memorial Day, flowers are used to honor the memory of the fallen, to decorate gravesites, and to create meaningful arrangements that convey respect, love, and gratitude. [...]

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Thrifty Florist May 31st will be Memorial Day and while there will be parades, barbeques and other activates, the real reason for this day is honor those military persons that have fought to protect our freedoms. Officially named a federal holiday in 1971, Memorial Day was in earlier years referred to as Decoration Day and started after the Civil War. At that time people were holding tributes to the thousands of fallen American Soldiers that died in the Civil War. The tradition was to decorate graves with beautiful flowers and recite prayers. Today, in addition to visiting memorials, people attend or participate in parades and have family gatherings. There are many ways to reflect on our fallen heroes, including ceremonies, celebrations, and festive occasions that focus on patriotism and how much we value the freedom that we hold dear. They fought for us and now we must remember and honor them. At all Memorial [...]