Decoration Day

A living tradition of group ancestor veneration observances focused on the maintenance and decoration of cemeteries and grave markers

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Decoration Days in Southern Appalachia and Liberia are a living tradition of group ancestor veneration observances which arose by the 19th century. The tradition was subsequently preserved in various regions of the United States, particularly in Utah Mormon culture. While Decoration practices are localized and can be unique to individual families, cemeteries, and communities, common elements unify the various Decoration Day practices and are thought to represent syncretism of Christian cultures in 19th century Southern Appalachia with pre-Christian influences from the British Isles and Africa. Appalachian and Liberian cemetery decoration traditions pre-date the United States Memorial Day holiday.

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A living tradition of group ancestor veneration observances focused on the maintenance and decoration of cemeteries and grave markers

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Not who you're looking for? Others named Decoration Day: album by Drive-By Truckers · Canadian holiday commemorating veterans · 1990 television film directed by Robert Markowitz

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Decoration Days in Southern Appalachia and Liberia are a living tradition of group ancestor veneration observances which arose by the 19th century. The tradition was subsequently preserved in various regions of the United States, particularly in Utah Mormon culture. While Decoration practices are localized and can be unique to individual families, cemeteries, and communities, common elements unify the various Decoration Day practices and are thought to represent syncretism of Christian cultures in 19th century Southern Appalachia with pre-Christian influences from the British Isles and Africa. Appalachian and Liberian cemetery decoration traditions pre-date the United States Memorial Day holiday.

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Not who you're looking for? Others named Decoration Day: album by Drive-By Truckers · Canadian holiday commemorating veterans · 1990 television film directed by Robert Markowitz