"What is Hamburger Day? Did she just make that up?" Well, yes I did...sort of. It should come as no surprise to you that today is Memorial Day, and I guess my made up holiday name is a cathartic and snarky way of calling out people who don't respect, appreciate, or understand what today is actually about. (If you are between the ages of 1-13 you get a pass, otherwise, shame on you)
I can understand the bastardization of holidays like Easter and Christmas, and while I don't condone it, I get it. Not everyone is a Christian, and not everyone celebrates these holidays with the solemnity and purpose they were designed to possess. That's ok, because we're all unique snowflakes and not all built to believe, say, think, or celebrate things the same way, so despite my personal feelings on the sanctity of spiritual holidays, I certainly don't judge.
But if you are a U.S. citizen, which I'm going to wager that the majority of people living in our country are, Memorial Day applies to you, and you should recognize that. We are all afforded opportunities and benefits that other places in the world don't even get to dream of having, and I feel like most of the time it is not only forgotten, but taken for granted.
