American Holidays and Celebrations #9: President’s Day
Like people from all over the world, Americans celebrate a variety of holidays and celebrations. Watch each video and read along each article to learn about American Holidays and Celebrations.
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Third Monday in February / President day
Day since a common practice is to celebrate , the birthdays of both presidents on this day.
In 1868 congress passed the uniform Holidays act that fixed Monday as the official day to observe legal federal holidays , including Washington’s Birthday.
The holiday has taken on commercial side , many shopping malls and stores run president’s Day sakes to attract shoppers with have the day off from work or school