The forecast for the upcoming three-day Presidents' Day holiday weekend is timed perfectly for the official opening of the Dallas Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms. With temperatures reaching the 60s, 70s and even 80s, the “Birds in Paradise” will come alive starting Saturday with four grand peacock topiaries surrounded by 100 varieties of spring bulbs, 500,000 spring-blooming … [Read more...] about Celebrate Presidents’ Day Holiday Weekend With The Opening of 2022 Dallas Blooms’ “Birds In Paradise”
Presidents' Day
A Gentle Reminder: Monday Is Presidents Day Holiday
Monday is Presidents Day which is a federal holiday. Originally it was held on George Washington’s birthday (February 22). But in 1971 it was moved to the third Monday in February to honor all former presidents. But it’s one of those confusing holidays. Here’s an attempt to share openings and closings: Schools - Most schools are describing it as a “student holiday” … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Monday Is Presidents Day Holiday
Presidents’ Day Cometh Monday And Bringeth A Three-Day Holiday Weekend
Presidents’ Day is one of those tricky Monday holidays. It didn’t start out that way. In 1885 it was held on February 22 in recognition of George Washington and officially called “Washington’s Birthday.” In 1971 it was changed in name and date as part of Uniform Monday Holiday Act to Presidents' Day and held on the third Monday in February. The idea was to allow for a … [Read more...] about Presidents’ Day Cometh Monday And Bringeth A Three-Day Holiday Weekend
A Gentle Reminder: Get Your Mailing And Banking Done Before Monday’s Presidents Day Holiday
If you were planning on doing some banking on Monday, rethink it because it’s a bank holiday thanks to President’s Day. But if you were expecting bills, you can rest easy because there ain’t gonna be any mail delivery either. History lesson: President’s Day was originally held on February 22 to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. It was started in 1800 following … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Get Your Mailing And Banking Done Before Monday’s Presidents Day Holiday
How To Handle Presidents’ Day
Today’ is Presidents’ Day. Confused? No, it has absolutely nothing to do with the Hatfield and McCoy feud (aka the present U.S. two political parties mud wrestling). So, how does this day impact locals? Here goes: The U.S. Postal Service is closed including deliveries. On the other hand, UPS will make all regular services available. Most banks are shuttered but Wells … [Read more...] about How To Handle Presidents’ Day