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Not just the day to find a good mattress sale.
While many view President’s Day as an extra day to relax after the busy week of work and school, however, the history behind the holiday is still a mystery to the majority of them. President’s Day is used to celebrate all American presidents and is a federal holiday.
History
The original name was Washington Day, the holiday was initially created to celebrate one of the founding presidents of the United States, George Washington which fell on his birthday, February. 22.
However, because of an executive order dubbed”the Uniform Monday Holiday Act signed by President Nixon Federal holiday days fall on Mondays, so workers have a three-day weekend. This means that the holiday is moved onto the Monday that falls on the third day in February. There is a belief that this holiday was created to celebrate both presidents of the past Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays which both fall during the month of February.
What is it that makes it so popular across the U.S.
Although there’s no traditional method of celebrating the holiday, many immigrants gain U.S. citizenship; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) holds naturalization ceremonies and welcomes all new U.S. citizens. Museums like those at the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. will offer tours at a discounted rate or for free for visitors during President’s Day weekend. In addition, Alexandria, Virginia, the place where Washington was once a resident, hosts the biggest President’s Day parade. The parade is packed with activities like reenactments of The Revolutionary War, and the “Cherry Challenge,” dedicated to the legend that Washington took down a cherry tree. Restaurants attempt to create the most delicious dessert with a cherry flavor.
Fox 28 Savannah provides coverage of news, sports, weather and items of interest to the southeast Georgia community including Richmond Hill, Pooler, Tybee Island, Hinesville, Statesboro, Jesup, Vidalia and Ludowici,… Read more.
Fox 28 Savannah provides coverage of news, sports, weather and items of interest to the southeast Georgia community including Richmond Hill, Pooler, Tybee Island, Hinesville, Statesboro, Jesup, Vidalia and Ludowici,… Read more.
Fox 28 Savannah provides coverage of news, sports, weather and items of interest to the southeast Georgia community including Richmond Hill, Pooler, Tybee Island, Hinesville, Statesboro, Jesup, Vidalia and Ludowici,… Read more.
Fox 28 Savannah provides coverage of news, sports, weather and items of interest to the southeast Georgia community including Richmond Hill, Pooler, Tybee Island, Hinesville, Statesboro, Jesup, Vidalia and Ludowici,… Read more.
Diamonds and Pearls Stylist and Barbers Ball Hosted By Flawless Hair Studio & Productions by Nisha. Event starts on Sunday, 20 February 2022 and happening at Hyatt Regency Savannah, Savannah,… Read more.
Diamonds and Pearls Stylist and Barbers Ball Hosted By Flawless Hair Studio & Productions by Nisha. Event starts on Sunday, 20 February 2022 and happening at Hyatt Regency Savannah, Savannah,… Read more.
Over the course of seven days guests take in celebrity guest chef dinners, the best of southern pitmasters, local wildlife, cooking demos, wine tastings, mixologist, scholars and more. The festival explores the South’s evolving food culture, which has been returning to its roots in recent years by honoring its rich native agriculture. Read more.
Over the course of seven days guests take in celebrity guest chef dinners, the best of southern pitmasters, local wildlife, cooking demos, wine tastings, mixologist, scholars and more. The festival explores the South’s evolving food culture, which has been returning to its roots in recent years by honoring its rich native agriculture. Read more.
Ribbon Cutting: Bella Mias Cucina Italiana Hosted By Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce. The event starts on Wednesday at 04:00 pm at Richmond Hill., … Read more.
Ribbon Cutting: Bella Mias Cucina Italiana Hosted By Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce. The event starts on Wednesday at 04:00 pm at Richmond Hill., … Read more.
From Rice to Riches to Rebellion Fort Tour happening at Fort McAllister State Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd, Richmond Hill, United States on Wed Feb 23 2022 at 03:00… Read more.
From Rice to Riches to Rebellion Fort Tour happening at Fort McAllister State Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd, Richmond Hill, United States on Wed Feb 23 2022 at 03:00… Read more.
Season 16 Announcement Party Hosted By Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. Event starts on Friday, 17 May 2024 and happening at Cocoa Beach Community Church, Cocoa Beach, FL. Register or Buy… Read more.
Season 16 Announcement Party Hosted By Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. Event starts on Friday, 17 May 2024 and happening at Cocoa Beach Community Church, Cocoa Beach, FL. Register or Buy… Read more.
Savannah Arts Academy Presents Steel Magnolias The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done.… Read more.
Savannah Arts Academy Presents Steel Magnolias The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done.… Read more.
2022 State of the Port – Savannah Hosted By Georgia Ports Authority. Event starts on Thursday, 24 February 2022 and happening at Savannah Convention Center, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy… Read more.
2022 State of the Port – Savannah Hosted By Georgia Ports Authority. Event starts on Thursday, 24 February 2022 and happening at Savannah Convention Center, Savannah, GA. Register or Buy… Read more.
