Wreaths Across America Day

Wreaths Across America Day

Wreaths Across America Day is a special day that is set aside to honor and remember the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. On this day, wreaths are placed at the graves of military veterans at Arlington National Cemetery and other national cemeteries around the country.

Wreaths Across America Day was first observed in 1992, but it wasn’t until 2005 that the event really started to gain traction. In 2006, Wreaths Across America became a nonprofit organization with the mission of “remembering our fallen U.S. service members, veterans and their families through the laying of remembrance wreaths during the holiday season.”

Since then, Wreaths Across America Day has grown exponentially, with over 1.7 million wreaths being placed on veterans’ graves in 2018 alone. This year, the goal is to place 2 million wreaths.

If you would like to participate in Wreaths Across America Day, there are a few different ways you can do so. You can donate to the organization, which helps to fund the wreath-laying event. You can also volunteer to help place wreaths on graves, or you can sponsor a wreath for a specific veteran.

No matter how you choose to participate, Wreaths Across America Day is a great way to show your support for the men and women who have served our country.