An All American Breakfast to Honor the Day

Today is the 3rd Monday in February. For some folks, it’s a Holiday, part of a 3-day weekend. Schools are closed, most banks and government buildings, too. For people in retail and hospitality, it’s a regular work day. So my guys are working.

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Presidents Day and All-American Waffles

Today we celebrate Presidents Day. It’s a combination of George Washington’s Birthday and that of Abraham Lincoln. Why combine the birthdays? Both were born in February, and combining their birthdays makes life simpler.

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What is Today?

Welcome to the 3rd Monday in February. So is this Washington’s Birthday? Is it a combined celebration of Washington and Lincoln or do we honor all those who have held the highest political position? Yes, sort of and maybe.

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Pork Chops with Stuffing to Celebrate the Day

All across America, on the 3rd Monday of February, banks are closed and stores are open with huge sales all in honor of Presidents Day. Presidents Day, a Federal Holiday, was established to acknowledge the birth of two great American Presidents born in February. Right? Nope, that would be wrong.

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President’s Day Wisconsin Supper

Today in America, we celebrate President’s Day. It is a day to honor our first President, George Washington and our first Republican President, Abraham Lincoln. It is also National Wisconsin Day.

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