Why do we place wreaths on the tomb of soldiers? 10 points to the first person with a detailed analysis.?

Answer 1

The practice of laying wreaths on the graves of fallen soldiers has its origins with Classical Rome.

During the Roman era, soldiers or commanders who had achieved a successful military career or had performed a great service to the army and nation were awarded with a Crown of Grass of Leaves.

The Grass Crown, or Corona graminea, was the highest and rarest of all military decorations in the Roman Republic and early Roman empire. It was presented only to a general or commander who broke the blockade around a beleaguered Roman army, thus saving a legion or the entire army. The crown was made from plant materials taken from the battlefield, including grasses, flowers, weeds, and various cereals, such as wheat; it was presented to the general by the army he had saved.

The Civic Crown, or Corona civica, was regarded as the second highest military decoration a citizen could aspire to. It was reserved for men who saved the lives of fellow soldiers, and held the ground upon which he did this for the remainder of the engagement. The Corona civica was a crown of common Oak Leaves.

Eventually the practice emerged of giving fallen soldiers, who had given the greatest sacrifice, a wreath of grass or leaves on their graves or funeral pyres as a sign of honour. The practice has continued to the present day....

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Answer 2

We place the wreath as a symbol of enduring respect to the occupant of the tomb.

Answer 3

MEMORIAL DAY WAS ORIGINALLY TO COMMEMORATE THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS, AND OTHER MEN OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR THE SUPREME SACRIFICE THEY HAD MADE IN PRESERVING OUR LIBERTY. THAT'S THE REASON.:Memorial Day
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day
The gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery are graced by U.S. flags on Memorial Day.
Observed by United States
Type Federal (and most U.S. states)
Significance Honors war dead
Date Last Monday in May
2007 date May 28
2008 date May 26
Observances visiting cemeteries

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed in 2007 on May 28). It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. It is also traditionally viewed as the beginning of summer by many, for many schools are dismissed around Memorial Day.
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Answer 4

To remember them and to honor the ones who we have lost who were serving for our country.

Answer 5

To honor them giving their life for their country.

Answer 6

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