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Should the United States move Labor Day back to May 1st like the rest of the world? (lemmy.world)
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[–] 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

There's been proposals that 9/11 become a federal holiday. That would probably fill the gap between Labor Day and Veterans Day. Speaking of Veterans Day, it's about two weeks before Thanksgiving, yet both are federal holidays. May 1st wouldn't be too close to Memorial Day by comparison.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    That's a terrible idea. Who thinks the best way to honor those killed is to make it a holiday?

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago*

    Right, so then what’s your take on Memorial Day?

    Some “holidays” are days of honor and remembrance, not celebration the way Independence Day (July 4th) is. Veteran’s Day honors those who signed their name on the line saying they’d lay down their lives in defense of the country. It’s not a celebration, per se, but an honor.

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