That's a typo. I know, I'm a word nerd. I get that. In fact, I like it more than a little bit. When I was a kid, this holiday was called George Washington Day. I had a little friend whose birthday fell on this day one year, so her mom planned a George Washington themed birthday party. Out of all the birthday parties I attended as a kid, why is it that this is one of the few that stand out? No idea. But, I do remember coloring apples, bobbing for apples and eating apple pie (so crafty that mom, no?).
But I digress, at some point along the way, the holiday's moniker was changed to include all presidents (or is it just Washington and Jefferson? Or just all the "good ones"?). Hence: President's Day. But wait! The way this is spelled assumes one singular president, possessive. It should read "Presidents' Day" - plural, possessive. Okay, that's our grammar lesson for today, folks. No more. I promise.
Back to your regularly scheduled program...
We used to celebrate Abe Lincoln on Feb 12 and George Washington on Feb 22. The powers that be decided that they should both be celebrated together on a Monday so that we can have a three day weekend. Obviously, the powers that be weren't educated by the good sisters or they would know the proper grammar:)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a lame birthday party. Where are the candy-filled treat bags? The full-of-sugary-goodness cake? Apple pie? Yikes!
ReplyDeleteAn apple a day will keep the doctor away. I thought it was a cherry tree that was chopped down.
ReplyDeleteKathy...I believe you are correct! In fact now I remember a big cherry piñata - ha! Must have been cherry pie - yuck!
ReplyDeleteWell, it could've been lamer. Like having to play "Pin the false teeth on the George," and playing "Truth or...Truth." You're right about the plural presidents! Who is in charge of these things?
ReplyDeleteIt never dawned on me that President's Day was incorrect. Ack! And what - you say cherry pie is yuck? Well, you haven't had mine then. Girl...
ReplyDeleteTruth or Truth - HA! Tammy, you are funny. And Lynn, I am not a fan of cherries! But if it's anything like that black cake I'm a little nervous (ha,ha)...; )
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