Hey there, fellow teachers and parents! 👋 February is right around the corner. And you know what that means? It’s time to celebrate one of America’s greatest heroes—Abraham Lincoln! Every year on February 12th, we honor Honest Abe. But let’s be real. Finding fresh, engaging Lincoln’s Birthday activities for elementary […]
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Why Is Lincoln’s Birthday a Legal Holiday in Some States but Not Others?
You know what’s wild? I’ve been studying American holidays for over three decades. And nothing trips people up quite like Lincoln’s Birthday. Every February 12th, I get the same questions. Is Lincoln’s Birthday a federal holiday? Do I get the day off work? Why does my cousin in Illinois have […]
Abraham Lincoln vs. George Washington: Understanding Presidents’ Day
You know what used to confuse me as a kid? Presidents’ Day. I’d see mattress sales. I’d get a day off school. But I never quite understood: Are we celebrating Lincoln? Washington? Both? After spending three decades researching American folklore and visiting presidential landmarks across this beautiful country, I finally […]