Latest Holidays News
Some Canadians on holiday, with others hard at work
Five provinces have holidays today: Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan are marking Family Day, while Manitobans are observing Louis Riel Day and its Islander Day on, you guessed it, Prince Edward Island. The Toronto Stock Exchange is closed,
Updated: 02/20/2012 02:54P
Money Minute: Paid time off? The US is no holiday [Video]
By David Lazarus In honor of Presidents Day, lets take a look at how much vacation and holiday time Americans enjoy -- or not. The typical European country (along with Australia and New Zealand) requires that workers get at least 20 days of paid leave
Updated: 02/20/2012 02:46P
What Holiday Are We Celebrating?
By Charles Burress What is the name of todays holiday? Patch Presidents Day? Presidents Day? Presidents Day? Wandering Apostrophe Day? Is it just one president (Washington)? Or two (Washington and Lincoln)? Or the whole lot (including Warren G.
Updated: 02/20/2012 02:32P
Power holiday shock for industries
HYDERABAD: In a clear indication of the worsening power crisis, the state government has decided to re-impose power holidays for the industrial sector from Tuesday. With immediate effect, the industries in the state have been told to impose a two-day
Updated: 02/20/2012 02:28P
Enfield Schools Take Short February Break
The two-day holiday applies to all Enfield public schools. The winter break is lodged between the December and April holidays. In April, students will have the 16 t h through the 20 t h off, returning on April 23.
Updated: 02/20/2012 02:19P
Presidents Day History Lesson: Washington vs. Lincoln
Unknown, 1860s For many, Presidents Day means nothing more than a three day weekend and shopping, but the holiday was originally meant to commemorate our countrys founding father—President George Washington. Originally signed into law by President
Updated: 02/20/2012 02:19P
A Week in the Life of the GEN Crew
By Corey Urbanek When some people picture a TV station, they see lots of people running around, fingers furiously typing away, phones ringing off the hook, police scanners buzzing constantly. There are interns to handle paperwork, photographers to edit
Updated: 02/20/2012 02:19P
Happy George Washingtons Birthday!
Many of us are off of work today, but are unaware of the true origin of this holiday. Indeed, today is not Presidents Day; it is the legal holiday to celebrate George Washingtons birthday (his actual birthday is Wednesday).
Updated: 02/20/2012 02:05P
Five Things to Know about Presidents Day
By Jake Speicher Today is Presidents Day, and while it has become a federal holiday marked by the selling of dryers and automobiles it was originally created to honor George Washingtons birthday. So, without further ado: Five things you need to know
Updated: 02/20/2012 01:59P
Did You Know That Presidents Day Isnt a Holiday?
By Derrick Williams Presidents Day ... for many, its one of those odd holidays thats more a day off for the municipal and government workers than anything. But did you know Presidents Day doesnt actually exist? Officially, the holiday is called
Updated: 02/20/2012 01:57P
