It’s not that simple. We always celebrated Lincoln’s birthday in the North where I grew up. Southern States did not. IDK what they did out West. Creating President’s Day made it uniform throughout the country.
“When they moved it to the third Monday slot, they put it between his and Lincoln’s birthdays.“ OK, we’re talking about Lincoln’s birthday and two other things. What are the other two things?
Did you know that George Washington wasn’t born on Washington’s birthday? No, I’m not talking about the holiday celebrated on the 3rd Monday in February which, is legally defined as “Washington’s Birthday” NOT “President’s Day.” George Washington was born on February 11, 1731. However, in 1752, England and its possessions finally switched from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar, which was established in 1582. This meant that the British Empire deleted 11 days from the calendar. In that year September 2, 1752 was followed by September 14, 1752. Like most of the British Empire, Washington shifted his birthday 11 days from February 11 (Old Style) to February 22 (New Style.) In 1968 the United States made the Uniform Holidays Act into law. This moved Washington’s Birthday to the 3rd Monday in February. It can fall anywhere from the 15th to the 21st. Yes, folks, our government in its wisdom INSURED that Washington’s Birthday would NEVER AGAIN be celebrated on Washington’s Birthday. EITHER of them. Your government at work.
Botulism Bob about 1 year ago
Happy Washington’s birthday, everyone!
[Unnamed Reader - 8bb645] about 1 year ago
Well, the mattresses make sense if you remember the “Washington slept here” joke.
Harumph about 1 year ago
We used to have two separate holidays. Now rolled into one.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 1 year ago
Heck, the birthday of the Son of a God is another excuse for massive buying and selling.
Ichabod Ferguson about 1 year ago
It’s not that simple. We always celebrated Lincoln’s birthday in the North where I grew up. Southern States did not. IDK what they did out West. Creating President’s Day made it uniform throughout the country.
well-i-never about 1 year ago
Fine. Leave out the spa and hot tub stores. See if they care.
crookedwolf Premium Member about 1 year ago
When it used to be Washington’s Birthday, we got amazing little cherry flavored hard candies at school!
outgolfing about 1 year ago
Maybe they own the stores.
sandpiper about 1 year ago
Hard to find a holiday that doesn’t include something on sale.
rugeirn about 1 year ago
“When they moved it to the third Monday slot, they put it between his and Lincoln’s birthdays.“ OK, we’re talking about Lincoln’s birthday and two other things. What are the other two things?
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom about 1 year ago
Sad, isn’t it?
MJ Weber Premium Member about 1 year ago
Sorry Frazz! It was combined to give US Federal employees an additional paid day off.
JediSQL Premium Member about 1 year ago
I thought they combined Washington and Lincoln into President’s day so they could make room for Martin Luther King day.
judie1 about 1 year ago
Retailing aside, I’m saddened by the fact that our historical figures are slowly being trivialized and forgotten.
skysoxwiz about 1 year ago
And calendar makers:“I pity the fool”
Ricky Bennett about 1 year ago
Back when I was a kid, Lincoln’s birthday was a holiday too.
perins about 1 year ago
Hey, try to be funny.
NealJ about 1 year ago
Actually the official holiday is “Washington’s Birthday” – You’re welcome. – https://bit.ly/3xMHHVu
Mary McNeil Premium Member about 1 year ago
Caulfield, if you honestly think that’s what “Lincoln is indebted to” you are not nearly as smart as you think you are.
Arthur Anderson Premium Member about 1 year ago
Did you know that George Washington wasn’t born on Washington’s birthday? No, I’m not talking about the holiday celebrated on the 3rd Monday in February which, is legally defined as “Washington’s Birthday” NOT “President’s Day.” George Washington was born on February 11, 1731. However, in 1752, England and its possessions finally switched from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar, which was established in 1582. This meant that the British Empire deleted 11 days from the calendar. In that year September 2, 1752 was followed by September 14, 1752. Like most of the British Empire, Washington shifted his birthday 11 days from February 11 (Old Style) to February 22 (New Style.) In 1968 the United States made the Uniform Holidays Act into law. This moved Washington’s Birthday to the 3rd Monday in February. It can fall anywhere from the 15th to the 21st. Yes, folks, our government in its wisdom INSURED that Washington’s Birthday would NEVER AGAIN be celebrated on Washington’s Birthday. EITHER of them. Your government at work.