National Wreaths Across America Day honors the fallen, those who serve

A nationwide tribute is remembering the fallen and those who serve.

Saturday marks National Wreaths Across America Day.

Each year, Congress designates one Saturday in December for its observance.

MORE NEWS | Lincoln Square tree lit up for holiday season

The 2022 lighting of the Lincoln Square holiday tree took place Monday night with help from WABC's Nina Pineda.

Arlington National Cemetery and 3,100 other locations across the country will coordinate wreath-laying ceremonies.

The tradition started in 1992.

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