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Groundhog Day
Happy Groundhog Day! And since we’re all here anyway, why don’t we take a minute to discuss the question on all of our minds about Groundhog Day: “Seriously, wtf?” Admit it, you’ve wondered from time to time why there’s a holiday named after a giant squirrel, and what they have to do with weather. -
Presidents' Day
Happy Presidents’ Day! Let’s do that same thing I did last time again! WHAT IS THIS HOLIDAY? Every year, on the third Monday in February, the President will emerge from his burrow and, if he sees his shadow or also if he does not see his shadow, there’ll be six more years of political gridlock. ... -
Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day! Somber, Reflective Memorial Day! Merry Memorial Day? Memorial Day! [1] Okay, by now you know the drill. What is this holiday? Where did it come from? Where will it go? Why do I have “Cotton Eye Joe” stuck in my head? WHAT IS IT? To begin with, Memorial Day is a federal ...