Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government.
Traditionally celebrated on February 22 — Washington’s actual day of birth — the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers.
While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present.
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day was originally designed for people to let others know how much they love them.
Today, Valentine’s Day has become a big business around the world. Each year, 141 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged, which does not include the cards you exchange in your classroom.
Some of the most popular gifts include:
• Chocolate
• Flowers
• Jewelry
