Facts Regarding Presidents Day
In South Louisiana, Presidents Day isn't as much of a holiday as it is a chance to get great deals at the store (due to the fact that we celebrate Mardi Gras, and there's only so many holidays we can take during the year). If you're not familiar with the origins of Presidents Day, then read on.
The third Monday in February is designated in the United States as Washington's Birthday, more commonly known as Presidents Day. This list looks at facts and traditions surrounding the celebration of this holiday.
1. Not Officially Presidents Day
Credit: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division LC-USZ62-7585 DLCAs stated in the introduction, the federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February is not officially called Presidents Day. Instead, it is Washington's Birthday. There was an attempt in 1968 to officially name it Presidents Day. However, this suggestion died in committee. Many states, however, choose to call their own celebration on this day "Presidents Day."
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