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In my setting, I'm exposed to a lot of people day by day, and sometimes I meet people who are celebrating things I've never heard of before. It sometimes feels like a Spongebob episode, I'm talking to them and they might say something like "we're observing national hat day today" or "we're celebrating Hiawatha Day" (apparently that's August 22nd). How many of you can relate? Have any non-conventional observances (for a lack of a better way to ask)?

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[-] l_b_i@yiffit.net 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I believe it was off by necessity. So many teachers would be taking the day off anyway, there just wouldn't be enough staff. A large amount of student would be taking the day off too.
Edit: My previous job and current both get the same federal holidays off per year. My previous job grouped them together. This created blocks like the Friday after thanksgiving and a week around Christmas. My current just takes them on the actual day.

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