President's Day is Monday, Feb. 18, 2008. Here is some history:
History of the Holiday
The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday in 1796 (the last full year of his presidency). Washington, according to the calendar that has been used since at least the mid-18th century, was born on February 22, 1732. According to the old style calendar in use back then, however, he was born on February 11. At least in 1796, many Americans celebrated his birthday on the 22nd while others marked the occasion on the 11th instead. "
Personally, I remember being in grade school and loving February, due to the fact we had (2) Mondays off in a row, for Lincoln and Washington's Birthday and then of course, Feb. Vacation. Now they have combined everything. Is that really fair to our fore fathers? Or am I just being selfish. Ironically, I have Monday's off, so it does not really affect me, but I just like those memories, because March is such a LONG Month with no time off. Now, and when I was a kid.
I know, I got married in March for alot of reasons, but 1 was to break up the month that has no real holidays. Even though I love St. Patricks Day. Which this year is a Monday.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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