Every February 12th, I find myself thinking about Abraham Lincoln. Not in a dusty textbook kind of way. More like wondering what the man actually ate for dinner. Or what stories he told his kids by candlelight. Lincoln’s Birthday doesn’t get the fanfare of Presidents’ Day. That’s a shame. Because […]
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The History of Washington’s Birthday: Why We Celebrate Presidents’ Day
Every third Monday of February, Americans enjoy a day off work, catch wind of furniture sales, and vaguely acknowledge something about presidents. But how did we get here? The story of Presidents’ Day is a winding tale of national reverence, calendar politics, and the gradual transformation of a birthday celebration […]
George Washington vs. Abraham Lincoln: Why Their Birthdays Were Combined
A tale of two presidents, one holiday, and the peculiar American impulse to streamline even our reverence There’s something deeply American about taking two of our greatest heroes—men who shaped the very soul of this republic—and merging their commemorations into a single Monday off work. George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, […]
What to Buy (and Skip) During the Presidents’ Day Holiday Sales
Presidents’ Day has become one of the biggest sale weekends of the year in the United States. Presidents’ Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 16. This guide covers what to buy and what to skip during the Presidents’ Day sales, from mattresses and appliances to furniture and tech, so you […]
Best Presidents’ Day Getaways: Where to Travel for the Long Weekend
The Presidents’ Day long weekend is one of winter’s best chances for a short getaway. Presidents’ Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 16. This guide covers the best Presidents’ Day getaways: ski trips, warm-weather escapes, city breaks, and historic destinations, with tips for making the most of the three-day weekend. […]
A Presidential Tour of Washington D.C.: Top Spots to Visit This February
By a wanderer of American memory There is something about February in Washington that feels almost sacred. The crowds have thinned since the inauguration’s spectacle, the cherry blossoms have not yet drawn their pilgrims, and the city settles into a contemplative quiet befitting the month that honors our greatest leaders. […]
Presidential Trivia: A Fun Game for Your Washington’s Birthday Dinner
By a lover of American stories, old and new There is something sacred about gathering around a table in late February, when the world outside still wears its winter coat, and raising a glass to the man who refused a crown. George Washington’s birthday—observed now as Presidents’ Day—offers us more […]
Fun Presidents’ Day Crafts and Activities for Kids of All Ages
Celebrate American history with these creative, educational, and entertaining projects the whole family will love There’s a particular magic that settles over the third Monday of February—a day when we pause to honor the remarkable individuals who have shaped our nation from behind the resolute desk of the Oval Office. […]
100 Traditional Washington’s Birthday Dishes: A Colonial American Food Guide
There exists in the American calendar a day touched by both reverence and cherry-red nostalgia—a day when thoughts turn to the towering figure of George Washington, the nation’s first president, and to the humble, wholesome foods that graced colonial tables. Washington’s Birthday, celebrated each February, offers a singular opportunity to […]
The Meaning of the Cherry Tree: Celebrating Honesty This Washington’s Birthday
An exploration of America’s most enduring moral fable and what it still teaches us today There is something almost sacred about the stories we tell our children—stories that outlive their origins, that shimmer with meaning even when the facts behind them crumble like old parchment. The tale of young George […]