Some federal holidays are not controversial. Who objects to New Year’s Day? Or celebrating America’s war dead on Memorial Day? Or recognizing the economic contributions of workers on ‘Labor Day’? And saying thank you to our military personnel on Veteran’s Day? And who is not prepared to give thanks for something on Thanksgiving Day? Christmas, despite its origin, has essentially become, for many Americans, a non-religious mid-winter holiday — ironically restoring the event to its pagan roots.
Can we still celebrate the Fourth of July?
Can we still celebrate the Fourth of July?
Can we still celebrate the Fourth of July?
Some federal holidays are not controversial. Who objects to New Year’s Day? Or celebrating America’s war dead on Memorial Day? Or recognizing the economic contributions of workers on ‘Labor Day’? And saying thank you to our military personnel on Veteran’s Day? And who is not prepared to give thanks for something on Thanksgiving Day? Christmas, despite its origin, has essentially become, for many Americans, a non-religious mid-winter holiday — ironically restoring the event to its pagan roots.