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If the only thing you’re “remembering” on Memorial Day is to go back for that third hot dog, you’re doing it wrong. And you’re not the only one.
According to a new poll, half of Americans think Memorial Day has “lost its original meaning.” 52% think it’s true, and they might be right.
40% say remembering America’s fallen troops is NOT the first thing they associate with Memorial Day anymore.
60% say it still is, but age matters. Just 48% of Gen Z’ers said yes, compared to 76% of Baby Boomers.
It’s obviously okay to ALSO associate it with barbecues, summer, and the nice three-day weekend we’ve got coming up. Just make sure you take time to honor our fallen soldiers as well.
Nearly 1.2 million men and women have given their lives over the past 250 years to put us in a place where we can kick back, relax, and enjoy a third hot dog.
(Savanta)
