Memorial Day is often viewed as just the start of summer. But it’s really something so much more. It is a day set aside to honor and remember the sacrifice and service of the men and women who died while serving in the United States armed forces. We remember their bravery and selflessness in protecting the freedoms and values that Americans hold dear.

Memorial Day has its roots after the Civil War. Today we observe the day with parades, speeches, the placing of flags and flowers, and decorations and symbols. This year, the elves created two new designs to commemorate Memorial Day and its history: the 8in Soldier Mouse and the 10in Abe’s Address.

Remembering Abe’s Address

The Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous and important speeches in American history. It was written by President Abraham Lincoln and delivered on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Today, the speech is considered a masterpiece with its powerful message of unity, democracy, and equality for all.

The Gettysburg Address was given during a time when the United States was deeply divided and fighting a civil war. The Union Army of the United States had just won a crucial victory at the Battle of Gettysburg, which was one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Lincoln’s speech was a tribute to the soldiers who had fought and died and also a call to action for the fight for freedom and democracy. He also spoke about the need for unity and for the country to move forward together.

The most famous line of the speech is: “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”

The Gettysburg Address has since become a symbol of American democracy and has been studied and analyzed by people worldwide for its power and its enduring message.

Generations of American children have studied and memorized the Gettysburg Address in school, often presenting it at assemblies and public events. To commemorate the iconic address, the elves have crafted Abe’s Address, a design of a child reenacting the famous speech dressed as Abe Lincoln. Creative touches include a step stool (so the child can see over the podium), a Lincoln-like hat and fake beard, and little kid sneakers.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Our NEW 2023 Abe’s Address limited edition exclusives will be available on May 18, 2023. Sign up for our waitlist to be notified when this exclusive is available for purchase. Only 250 of each design will ever be made and sold. We also suggest signing up for text alerts so that you don’t miss an exclusive design. Text JOIN to 1-844-900-1782 to subscribe!

Remember Our Soldiers

At the heart of Memorial Day are the brave and selfless soldiers who protect the freedoms and values that Americans hold dear. It’s a day where we honor their memory, sacrifice, and legacy. That legacy also lives on through the service of a new generation of soldiers.

To commemorate all soldiers, both past and present, the elves have designed a new 8-inch Soldier Mouse. He stands tall and proud, holding an American flag, and wears camouflage fatigues and helmet and tan felt boots. His accessories include a canteen and a backpack, both made of felt.

Soldier Mouse honors all military personnel for their service, for protecting us from harm in defending our country, for making personal sacrifice for the greater good, and for providing humanitarian support in times of need.

Both Abe’s Address and Soldier Mouse demonstrate our gratitude and respect for all who support, value, serve, and protect our country. These special designs are perfect for Memorial Day. As Lincoln said during his Gettysburg Address: “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Our NEW 2023 Soldier Mouse limited edition exclusives will be available on May 9, 2023. Sign up for our waitlist to be notified when this exclusive is available for purchase. Only 250 of each design will ever be made and sold. We also suggest signing up for text alerts so that you don’t miss an exclusive design. Text JOIN to 1-844-900-1782 to subscribe!