May
2012
Eat a Burger This Weekend! Memorial Day Fun Facts
Yay, we can wear white again!!!!! It’s summer!! Happy Memorial Day wknd! Hope you are eating lots of watermelon and hanging out in sun.
I get to spend my Memorial Day wknd in Washington DC, so will hopefully be feeling extra patriotic. My healthy intention of the weekend is to eat small portions (of whatever I want). It’s easy to indulge on a busy, traveling holiday weekend and focusing on small portions will help me stay on track.
Because I love fun facts on holidays, here are some Memorial Day Fun Facts to share
1. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day
Union women used to decorate the graves of soldiers with flowers.
2. The red poppy is a traditional symbol of Memorial Day (many veterans still wear them to mark the day).
3. Americans have observed Memorial Day since 1868 (after the Civil War), but it wasn’t made a national holiday until 1971. In 1971, Congress declared the celebrations to take place on the last Monday in May. Before that, different states celebrated on different days.
4. And about BBQs (of course! It’s memorial day!) Here’s how the main dish ranks bbq-wise– Americans make hamburgers 87% of the time, steak 83%, chicken 78%, and hot dogs at 76%. What about the veggie eats?
5. Monday (Memorial Day) is also National Hamburger Day.
So enjoy! Eat a burger this weekend! And thank a vetran too.
Happy Memorial Day!
– What are you up to this weekend?
– If you’re grilling, what are you planning to make?
Alex @ therunwithin
May 25, 2012 at 4:31 am (364 days ago)I will be home this weekend for the first time in a while, however it is also my last time home until I make my permanent move to Dc. That means I will be eating some seafood, you guessed it some watermelon, taking some needed walks to catch up with the town and saying last goodbyes. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Rebecca
May 25, 2012 at 12:07 pm (364 days ago)Sounds like a perfect last wknd before your job and move starts! Enjoy!
IHeartVegetables
May 25, 2012 at 3:15 pm (364 days ago)Hehe does a veggie burger count?? haha
Rebecca
May 26, 2012 at 10:30 am (363 days ago)I say YES definitely!
Kailey
May 25, 2012 at 3:56 pm (364 days ago)memorial day is hamburger day – coincedence? I think not!
Rebecca
May 26, 2012 at 10:31 am (363 days ago)Me too! I wonder if hot dog day is July 4th
Alyssa (pb and oatmeal)
May 25, 2012 at 7:22 pm (364 days ago)I’ll be going to the beach!
Rebecca
May 26, 2012 at 10:31 am (363 days ago)So fun! Have a blast
Apples and Arteries
May 26, 2012 at 3:49 am (363 days ago)I just learned how to use the gas grill at my condo building. Lame that I used to be afraid of it. It’s literally: turn on gas, turn on burner, push starter. Doh! I’m planning on grilling marinated portabella mushrooms and probably a good piece of fish. I just started eating meat and fish again (I really need to blog about it) and am loving everything on the grill!
Rebecca
May 26, 2012 at 10:34 am (363 days ago)I don’t know how to use the grill either! Love grilled portobellos!
Chauncey
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Rebecca
April 23, 2013 at 3:39 pm (31 days ago)Hey- I just added an RSS feeder. Thanks for the reminder to do this!