Use the text below to answer the question.
People celebrate Memorial Day with flowers and parades. There are other more serious
ways Memorial Day is celebrated, too. American flags are flown at half-staff from sunrise
until noon. This is a symbol of remembrance for those who died. The flags are raised to full
height at noon. They stay flying until sunset. The full height of the flag is meant to
symbolize the country's strength. There is also a National Moment of Remembrance. At this
time, all Americans are asked to recognize the sacrifice of those who served the nation.
There is a
moment of silence at 3PM local time across the United States.
Which of these is not a Memorial Day tradition?
A
parades
B
flying the flag at half-staff until noon
C
flying the flag at full height after noon
D
a day of silence