BRAIN GAMES
In honor of Valentine’s Day this month, my youngest son Caleb shared a few jokes with me that I think will give you a great laugh!
SOLUTION
First up, who always has a date on Valentine’s Day?
That’s easy, a Calendar .
Why would Forrest Gump be a good Valentine?
Well, he’d probably gift a box of chocolates .
Celebrating Washington, Lincoln, and the Importance of a Legacy
This month we celebrate Presidents’ Day to honor the birthdays of two of our greatest presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. In light of this holiday, I would like to share with you some important history about this day and the two men we commemorate. First up, Presidents’ Day has been celebrated in many forms for most of our country’s history. It initially began as a celebration of George Washington’s life on Feb. 22, 1800, the first of his birthdays since his death in 1799. He was and is one of the most important men in American history. Because of his great impact, the citizens of the United States felt it necessary to pay tribute to him and cherish the legacy he left behind. His birthday was celebrated for most of the 1800s, being made a federal holiday officially in the 1870s. Interestingly enough, this was the first nationally recognized holiday that commemorated the life of an individual American.
holiday was also changed to include Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday was Feb. 12. This change was spurred on by the fact that Lincoln’s birthday had been celebrated for many years as a state holiday in places like Illinois, where he served as a lawyer and a representative in the House.
As you celebrate this Presidents’ Day, take time to reflect on the legacies these great men left. Though few will ever attain the
renown of either Washington or Lincoln, each of us is capable of leaving a legacy equally meaningful to the
people who know and love us. Take time to consider the stories of those who came before you as well as the story you are crafting with your own life.
Change came about in the 1960s when Congress decided to shift many holidays from set dates to fixed Mondays. The title of the
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