Why Does Memorial Day Weekend Rule So Much?

We can all collectively rejoice and take a deep breath, because one of the best weekends of the year, objectively, has finally arrived in its 2017 form. It’s a weekend sure to be filled with hard chilling, whether that be at parties, with friends, outside, inside, or all of the above. It marks the start of summer, and also one of a few days a year to fully commit to celebrating this country that we call home and all of the veterans who fought for it. But, the question remains: wh