commemorations probably arose independently. “Officially,” Waterloo, N.Y., is the holiday’s birthplace. But an inspiring and pivotal moment occurred in Columbus, Miss., on April 24, 1866. A women’s group visited their local cemetery to decorate the graves of fallen Confederate soldiers. Since few bodies were transported home during the war due to time, cost, and logistics, Union soldiers were buried in a different section of the same graveyard. The women noticed the bare graves of the Union soldiers, and though they had been an “enemy” only a year prior, they decided they could not let these soldiers go “unhonored.” So, they split their decorations between the Union and Confederate soldiers, powerfully symbolizing the nation’s reconciliation. The first Decoration Day was marked on May 30, 1868, as a time to celebrate all Civil War dead by visiting and decorating their graves. But while Northern states observed the occasion, Southern states continued their services on different dates until the nation’s next major conflict, World War I. Americans continued to honor the dead on May 30 under the increasingly popular name of Memorial Day until Congress, in 1971, moved the holiday to the last Monday of May. These days, Memorial Day is an opportunity to kick back and enjoy the sun, with fewer people setting it aside as a time to honor our fallen soldiers. But as much fun as barbeques and swimming are, we should also remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Before this year’s summer celebration, reflect on the lives lost and appreciate those who gave everything for our country. That’s worth much more than a couple of cold drinks and a few good laughs.
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Mother’s Day Brunch Rainbow Frittata
CE E NEGLIGENCE METTLE
Impress Mom with this delicious breakfast recipe!
INGREDIENTS
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• Nonstick cooking spray • 1/4 cup sweet potato, diced • 1/4 cup yellow pepper, diced • 1/4 cup broccoli, chopped • 8 eggs
Don’t stir but instead use a spatula to lift the edges of the egg mixture until it is evenly distributed. 5. Transfer mixture to oven. Bake for 5 minutes or until the dish sets. 6. Top with avocado and tomatoes. Drizzle Sriracha on top (if desired). • Basil, thyme, salt, and pepper, to taste • 1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced • Cherry tomatoes, halved • Sriracha hot sauce (optional)
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1. Preheat oven to 350 F and coat a cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In the skillet, cook sweet potatoes, yellow pepper, and broccoli over medium heat until soft. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. 4. Pour egg mixture into skillet with vegetables.
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