National Poetry Month!

April is National Poetry Month!

The Calendar Blog: Daylight Savings Time Begins Today!

The Calendar Blog: Daylight Savings Time Begins Today!:

"Daylight Savings Time began earlier tonight. Last night at 2am, we're supposed to turn our clocks ahead one hour. (It is also suggested that this is the time of the year that you change your smoke detector batteries)

Employee Appreciation Day

Even though I work from home and have a Working From Home blog I know that there are still many, many people who work outside of the home and who also work for other companies big and small.

That's why I can appreciate such a day as Employee Appreciation Day which honors employees everywhere. (Just in case you're wondering, yes, there is also a Boss's Day which occurs in September too).

Here is an excerpt about Employee Appreciation Day

"Celebrations today should be created and executed by your company. Recognitions vary widely, and may include a lunch, snack, cakes, or other munchies, and small recognition gifts. Don't expect a day off. Chances are, it just won't happen.

Origin of "Employee Appreciation Day" -

According to David Nuualiitia "Employee Appreciation Day first arrived on calendars in 1995. One of Recognition Professionals International’s founding Board members, Bob Nelson, together with his publishing company, Workman Publishing, created Employee Appreciation Day as a way of focusing the attention of all employers, in all industries on employee recognition."

There are a lot of local and company specific celebrations for Employee Day and week. They are spread across the year.
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Holiday Insights.com

President's Day

President's Day is set aside to honor all of the presidents - both current and past! The third Monday in February is set aside as President's Day. It is an official federal holiday. And there will be many different events honoring this day.

Since it is considered a federal holiday non-essential federal government offices are closed. All federal employees are paid for the holiday; those who are required to work on the holiday receive wages for that day in addition to holiday pay. Private banks, stock and futures exchanges are generally closed on these days as well.

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Wikipedia

President Day Links

• Presidents Day Sales (About 30 years ago a lot of stores closed on this day!)
  
• What I have found that is very interesting about the observance of this holiday is that different states have different official ways of observing this holiday. You can read more about it by clicking here
  
• Link to the official website of the White House's website for more information about President's Day
  

Fun Facts!

• In New Mexico, President's Day, at least as a state government paid holiday, is observed on the Friday following Thanksgiving
  
• This day is also used to honor war veterans
  
• Over time, as with many federal holidays, few Americans actually celebrate Presidents Day, and it is mainly known as a day off from work or school, although most non-governmental workers do not get the day off.
  
• Community celebrations often display a lengthy heritage. Historic Alexandria, Virginia, hosts a month-long tribute, including the longest running George Washington Birthday parade