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10. I just have one thing to say to these people.

Reply to mfcorey1 (Original post)

Mon Apr 28, 2014, 03:09 PM

Apr 2014

The Civil War is over, y'all. If you want to play dress up, go to a renaissance fair. And if you want to honor the war dead, do it on regular Memorial Day. Our Northern brethren were kind enough to include us in that observance despite everything.

Ok, that was three. Or Four.

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Confederate Memorial Day Observance (pics)...Only in Georgia [View all] mfcorey1 Apr 2014 OP

... Arugula Latte Apr 2014 #1

In SC they actually give State Employees the day off! VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #2

Is it Jefferson Davis' birthday or a different occasion? freshwest Apr 2014 #4

It's just called "Confederate Memorial Day" VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #5

Very interesting freshwest JustAnotherGen Apr 2014 #8

Nah, it was just a state holiday. The Daughters of the Confederacy also had a local presence, too. freshwest Apr 2014 #11

Jeff birthday is a holiday here in Ala. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2014 #9

"Memorial Day" began as a holiday honoring the Union dead only. 1000words Apr 2014 #3

That makes sense JustAnotherGen Apr 2014 #7

Ain't nobody in Georgia celebrating it Glitterati Apr 2014 #6

I just have one thing to say to these people. stage left Apr 2014 #10