Do you want to wow someone with the things you know about President’s Day? Here are a few facts to add to your ten cent crazy book.- along with a nice Cherry Bread recipe.
The third Monday in February is Washington's Birthday, even though it’s more commonly known as President’s Day.
It’s not Officially President’s Day!
Instead, it is Washington's Birthday. There was an attempt in 1968 to officially name it President’s Day. However, this suggestion died in committee. Most states, however, choose to call this celebration "President’s Day."
Many people celebrated Washington's Birthday in the 17th century while
George Washington was still alive. However, it wasn't until 1885 that Chester Arthur signed the bill that made it a federal holiday.
Most states celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday with Washington's birthday.
Traditionally, many celebrated and continue to celebrate Washington's Birthday with desserts made with cherries. Cherry pie, cherry cake, bread made with cherries or just a huge bowl of cherries are often enjoyed on this day. Of course, this relates to the story that Washington would not tell a lie when asked if he cut down a cherry tree.
One thing that many people connect with Presidents Day is sales. In the 1980s, stores began to use this holiday as a time to clear out their old stock to prepare for spring and summer.
On February 22nd of almost every year since 1888, Washington's Farewell Address has been read in the US Senate. While this does not happen on President’s Day, it is an annual celebration of Washington's Birthday that stems from 1862 when the Address was read as a way to boost morale during the Civil War. This address was and is so important because it warns of political factionalism, geographical sectionalism, and interference by foreign powers in the nation's affairs. Washington stressed the importance of national unity over sectional differences.
Cherry Bread
Preheat oven at 350 degrees
2 and half cups self-rising flour
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of milk
half a cup of oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8oz bottle of chopped maraschino cherries
1 cup of chopped nuts
Mix everything together in large bowl
Pour into two well greased loaf pans
Bake 50 to 60 minutes
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