2006-09-04 04:29:47 · 23 answers · asked by Dianna P 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Definitely Columbus Day. First of all - he didn't even discover America. Secondly - he was pretty much a total creep. He cheated on his wife, reneged on his promise to give a reward to the first person who spotted land, treated the natives he encountered with cruelty, and spread European diseases throughout the "New World". Not the kind of person you celebrate - much less have an entire national holiday for! Before you know it we will start honoring other dubious historical figures. Lord help us if Congress ever enacts a "George Bush Day".
2006-09-04 04:40:43 · answer #1 · answered by arkiemom 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's "Sweetest Day". It's only celebrated in certain parts of the United States.
It started out really noble and nice. It was originally created as a day where people would give candy and small presents to orphans and others in dire straits.
Nowadays it's just another day to buy a card, flowers, gifts, and candy and boost the revenues of these businesses.
2006-09-04 06:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Arbor Day is pretty special. A day set outside to celebrate trees and nature...that should be done everyday.
But, that's a celebration day. Of all of the major holidays, none of them are stupid; some of them are weird, but they all serve their purpose. Saying that, Thanksgiving--which celebrates the Pilgrims' compact with the native Indians--is crazy considering this nation's relationship with its indigenous people.
2006-09-04 04:33:19 · answer #3 · answered by hotstepper2100 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say I hate valentines day the most. My Uncle hung himself on Valentines day! so I associate it with death & family misery.
I must admit days like Labor day tick mre off because at least were I live there are no busses which cuts me off from even being able to do anything fun with the day like see a movie or anything I can't walk to. Booooring so I'm spending Labor day scrubbing my floors & trying to clean upholstery. Oh goody.
2006-09-04 04:49:58 · answer #4 · answered by poetsheart 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with spider who said Columbus day, since Christophe Columb did NOT discover America, the Vikings did. Amerigo Vespusi got the last laugh though. He was Columbus's map maker, and named the continent after himself.
2006-09-04 04:49:07 · answer #5 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christopher Columbus Day.
2006-09-04 04:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by spider 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christmas....cuz that isnt the real birthday for Jesus, and people dont even celebrate that day being about Jesus. Its about shopping, and what you get, how much you got, and eating. I have yet to see anyone I have met, celebrate the birth of Jesus. And what in the world does santa claus, have to do with Jesus? Which brings me to Easter, another holiday, associated with Jesus, and people decorate eggs, and hide them, and there is an Easter bunny. Oh my goodness, this is bizarre!
2006-09-04 04:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by evanlah 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Xmas...it was not the real date of Jesus birth, just some ones invention to replace the festivities that took placed in that day to a old roman idol.
And...anyway...does any body celebrates as the birth of Jesus??? u american do nothing but shopping, ahh well this is the way u worship ur own god: money!
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2006-09-04 04:34:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Non-holiday holidays, where we acknowledge them, but do nothing about them.
Flag Day is mis-used, as we do nothing with it. They why is it on the calendar? Same with Arbor Day and Earth Day
2006-09-04 04:32:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thanksgiving, and yule have been around for centuries. why could you assert this form of element like this? trip's convey excitement and happenes to hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. i additionally ensue to love observing a stable fireworks tutor. i like owe and ahh!!! on the sight of them. you may desire to celerate at present, and be satisfied. if Mankind have been to return up with yet another stable trip to celerate, it is going to likely be January 3. (my birthday.) everybody continues to be domicile that day, and eats fried fowl... :)
2016-11-24 21:11:21 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋