Monday, February 21, 2011

Presidents Day!

Did you know?

Fun Facts about Presidents Day:

- Some states, including Illinois, still observe Lincoln's birthday on February 12, in addition to Presidents Day.

- Some states only observe Presidents Day.

- Some states celebrate neither birthday.

- The state of Alabama, has gone its own way. Despite the fact that no one else celebrates Thomas Jefferson's birthday, Alabama has decided that the third President of the United States is worthy of a celebration in their state during the month of February, despite the fact that his birthday is actually in April.