Decoration Day

Decoration Day is a national holiday in Liberia that is celebrated on the second Thursday of March. In 2024, Decoration Day will be celebrated on March 13th.

Decoration Day is a day to remember and honor those who have died. Liberians will visit the graves of their loved ones and decorate them with flowers, wreaths, and other decorations. They will also say prayers and offer thanks for the lives of their loved ones.

Decoration Day is also a day to reflect on the history of Liberia. Liberians will remember the sacrifices that have been made for their country and celebrate the freedom and democracy that they enjoy today.

Here are some additional facts about Decoration Day:

  • Decoration Day was first celebrated in Liberia in 1847.
  • Decoration Day is a public holiday in Liberia.
  • Schools, businesses, and government offices are closed on Decoration Day.
  • Liberians will often wear black or white clothing on Decoration Day.
  • Decoration Day is a time for families to come together and remember their loved ones.

Decoration Day is a solemn and respectful holiday. It is a time for Liberians to remember those who have died and to reflect on the history of their country.

Here are some things you can do to celebrate Decoration Day:

  • Visit the grave of a loved one and decorate it with flowers, wreaths, or other decorations.
  • Say prayers and offer thanks for the life of your loved one.
  • Reflect on the history of Liberia and the sacrifices that have been made for your country.
  • Attend a Decoration Day ceremony or event.
  • Donate to a charity that supports veterans or their families.

Decoration Day is a day to remember, honor, and reflect. It is a day to be grateful for the sacrifices that have been made for our country and to celebrate the freedom and democracy that we enjoy today.

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