As we all know Veterans Day
is celebrated in United States with great passion and gratitude in order to
honorably thank the veterans who served the country in different wars. Veterans
Day is marked by different ceremonies and brings in a sense of great patriotism
and generosity among the people.
A common practice of
providing free meals to the Veterans by various restaurants has been seen in
the recent past. Many restaurants provide free and discounted meals for
Veterans in order to thank them in special way. Along with various restaurants
some people have been noticed too who thank the Veterans by providing free
meals. Trend has been grown recently to treat Veterans in a special way in restaurants
and other renowned places.
There is some basic criteria
for Veterans to get a free meals at a variety of restaurants, the criteria
generally includes the following important points:
·
Diners must
provide a proof of military service
·
Meals served are
dine-in only
·
The meals do not
incorporate any Alcohol beverages and items
·
The services of
the restaurant can’t be used along with any other voucher or discount offer
·
The services do
not include gratuity
The big restaurant chains
actively take part in providing the free meals to veterans and active duty
members. Some of the big food chains which provide either discounts or free
meals include the following:
·
Applebee’s
·
Starbucks
·
California Pizza
Kitchen
·
Bob Evans
·
Chili’s
·
Denny’s
·
Cheese burger in
paradise
·
Friendly’s
·
Golden Coral
·
IHOP
·
Hooters
·
Krispy Kreme
·
LaMars Donuts
·
Shoney’s
·
On the border
Above mentioned restaurants
generally provide free and discounted both meals but there are many more who
offer their incredible foods free of cost for Veterans and Military officials.
Every year number of restaurants providing free or discounted foods is
increasing. The restaurants provide a vast array of food choices from regular
free meals to free coffee or donut. Every restaurant participates according to
its particular way of honoring the Veterans. Some restaurants provide the
entire menu on free or discounted prices while some offer sweets like ice
cream, coffee and donuts. The trend is growing along with the patriotism and
thus every year a variety is seen among the participating restaurants and the
numbers are only getting higher and scope is getting vast with time.
Conclusion
The trend of providing free
or discounted meals on Veterans Day has grown with the spirit of patriotism and
innovative approach of people to honor those who serve the country with heart
and soul. Also it is a very generous gesture by the people which makes it
clearer that American’s highly regard the services of United States Armed
Forces. This prevailing trend is becoming an essential part of United States
Veterans Day culture and it is progressing tremendously. Veterans Day thus
makes it fully possible for the Veterans and Military people to enjoy the honor
and gratitude by people.
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