Presidents Day

Presidents day was not actually called that when it originated. "It was called Washington's Birthday" (Wikipedia). "During this time congress was trying to push a bill that wanted to switch the name officialy to Presidents Day and make the date the third monday of February. At first this gor rejected but states started coming up with different names for the holiday. One example is in Massachusetts they actually called it Presidents Day. In the state of Alabama it was called 'Washington and Jefferson Day' even when Jefferson's birthday was in February" (Wikipedia) This name seems kinda weird but Alabama probable had there reasons to call it that. Some traditions that happen on this special day is the closing of public buildings. "School districts in New York shut school down for that week and call it a mid-winter holiday. Business' used to be shut down but over the years less and less are closing. Public transportation has even continues its regular schedule on this day" (Wikipedia). In my eyes this day seems important to some and to others just another day to get off work.