Memorial Day grave decorating and traditional Remembrance Day activities

Memorial Day, or Decoration Day is a perfect time to remember veterans and public safety officers. In our family, decorating loved ones' graves is important. Each year we have a few more to put flowers. Remembrance Day brings poignant memories, like losing my little brother, two stillborn daughters, and grandparents. It's a time to celebrate family.Memorial Day grave decorating and traditional Remembrance Day activities - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

 

Cinco de Mayo party activities, crafts, games for Mexican cultural festival - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Cinco de Mayo translates to "fifth of May" in Spanish. It celebrates the Mexican victory at the Battle of Pueblo. My Latino friends tell me Cinco de Mayo is bigger in the U.S. than in Mexico. And what do Americans do with a holiday? Throw a party! Or in this case, fiesta. Here's a kid-friendly Cinco de Mayo fiesta with games, crafts, lesson plans, cultural activities and food!   Cinco de Mayo party activities, crafts, games for Mexican cultural festival - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com