2007-02-15 23:38:32 · 10 answers · asked by pipckless 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Because 150 years ago children were needed to help on the farm during the summer, and Government schools are a little slow to adapt to changing conditions.
2007-02-15 23:42:03 · answer #1 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's from the time when a lot of the land was used for farming and children would have been needed at home for harvest. Easter is for planting the seeds and getting the ground ready, and Summer is for gathering it all.
2007-02-15 23:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by floppity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they occur in the summer, and winter holidays occur in the winter. It's just a naming convention dude
2007-02-15 23:49:29 · answer #3 · answered by chillipope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't bring up things like that...we have holidays and that's that. we don't need a reason. what if someone takes this the wrong way and stops summer holiday's? omg...i think i am having a nervy b!
2007-02-15 23:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by ~ B_e_K_z ~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because in summer the weather is nice, its a time to get away from the cold! And have fun!
2007-02-15 23:45:58 · answer #5 · answered by trixyt1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With respect to history. all that is important is we have them!!! Why do we still have them? If we didn't a lot of people would rebel and great nations would shut down!!!
--That Cheeky Lad
2007-02-16 01:54:55 · answer #6 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To rest and enjoy life away from routine and stress, I guess
2007-02-15 23:41:57 · answer #7 · answered by richeb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares why. Having them is enough for me!
2007-02-15 23:47:00 · answer #8 · answered by murnip 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So you could ask about this...
You must be a "soldier". Go and relax!
2007-02-15 23:42:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do you breath
2007-02-15 23:41:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋