{"id":4573,"date":"2019-10-16T16:12:59","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T20:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gettysburgflag.com\/blog\/?p=4573"},"modified":"2024-06-28T13:29:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T17:29:31","slug":"how-to-decorate-for-veterans-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gettysburgflag.com\/blog\/how-to-decorate-for-veterans-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Decorate for Veterans Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11 in honor of all who have served in the United States military. Although sometimes confused with Memorial Day<\/a>, Veterans Day is an opportunity to thank not just those who perished in times of war, but the more 18 million veterans who are still alive today.<\/p>\n

Veterans Day Decorations<\/h2>\n

Rather than a day of mourning, Veterans Day is a day of celebration, which is why many Americans choose to decorate their homes and businesses in a show of support and patriotism.<\/p>\n

Red, White & Blue Wreaths<\/h3>\n
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Hung on a front door or entrance to a business, patriotic\u00a0wreaths make great Veterans Day decorations. You can find several how-to tutorials to make your own red, white and blue wreath online, or shop for ready-made wreaths from retailers, such as Etsy and Amazon.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re celebrating the life of a fallen soldier, you may also choose to incorporate poppy flowers into your Veterans Day wreath. Commonly worn as buttonholes on Memorial Day, poppies are a symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers, and they hold the same meaning when included in wreaths displayed on Veterans Day.<\/p>\n

Flags for Veterans<\/h3>\n
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Many people choose to hang a single American flag<\/a> in front\u00a0of their home or\u00a0business to honor those who served, but there are several other flags that make excellent Veterans Day decorations. The US Armed Forces flag<\/a>, for instance, displays all 5 branches of the military, and POW\/MIA flags<\/a> honor those who were taken as prisoners of war, or went missing in action.<\/p>\n

For those who have veterans as friends or family\u00a0members, you may opt to fly a military flag<\/a> from the specific branch for which he or she served. There are also commemorative flags for the Korean War<\/a>, Vietnam War<\/a> and World War II<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Patriotic Pleated Fans & Buntings<\/h3>\n
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Often used on parade floats, pleated fans and American flag\u00a0<\/a>buntings<\/a> are a unique way to decorate front porches, fences and storefronts for Veterans Day. Pleated fans are available in a variety of designs, sizes and materials, and are typically made with grommets for easy display. Buntings are also available in a variety of designs, widths and lengths, and are perfect for draping around doorways, as table runners, along banisters and for weaving through fences.<\/p>\n

More Ways to Celebrate Veterans Day<\/h2>\n

In addition to decorating with wreaths, flags, fans and buntings for Veterans Day, many Americans show their support by visiting or volunteering at local veteran organizations or donating to charities.<\/p>\n

Looking for more ways to celebrate? Check out these 7 Ways to Show Your Appreciation in Honor of Veterans Day<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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