Help support the Mego Museum
Help support the Mego Museum

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Happy Columbus Day

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • Mikey
    Verbose Member
    • Aug 9, 2001
    • 47258

    Happy Columbus Day

    Columbus Day seemed to be bigger back in the day.

    Today most people almost forget about it.
  • HardyGirl
    Mego Museum's Poster Girl
    • Apr 3, 2007
    • 13950

    #2
    In New York we got the day off of school, and even had assemblies about it the week before. Here in CA non one even thinks about it really. Although I think the banks might be closed.
    "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
    'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
    Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
    If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

    Comment

    • megoat
      A Therefore Experience
      • Jun 10, 2003
      • 2699

      #3
      Originally posted by Mikey
      Columbus Day seemed to be bigger back in the day.

      Today most people almost forget about it.
      I suppose because in a modern context it's difficult to ascertain exactly what this day commemorates.

      Comment

      • Mikey
        Verbose Member
        • Aug 9, 2001
        • 47258

        #4
        I'm not sure about other places but back in the day around these parts it was also celebrated as a kind of Italian pride day.

        Just like Pulaski day was/is celebrated as a Polish pride day

        Comment

        • ScottA
          Original Member
          • Jun 25, 2001
          • 12264

          #5
          In all the years I worked I never had Columbus Day off. So to me it's always been just another day.
          sigpic WANTED: Boxed, Carded and Kresge Carded WGSH

          Comment

          • Hotfoot
            Dazed and Confused
            • Dec 30, 2007
            • 2564

            #6
            Enjoying the day off. Having 2 lunches at school today. Just had lunch with my first grader and going back for desert with my 4th grader!
            Too many toys. Not enough space!

            Comment

            • megomania
              Persistent Member
              • Jan 2, 2010
              • 2175

              #7
              It's Thanksgiving Day in Canada...lucky *******s

              -Chris

              Comment

              • MIB41
                Eloquent Member
                • Sep 25, 2005
                • 15633

                #8
                I think the only people who get this day off around here are bankers and teachers.

                Comment

                • ScottA
                  Original Member
                  • Jun 25, 2001
                  • 12264

                  #9
                  Teachers do not get thge day off, at least here. My wife teaches and is at work. My youngest son is out of school though but my 2 oldest are not.
                  sigpic WANTED: Boxed, Carded and Kresge Carded WGSH

                  Comment

                  • Dark Shadow
                    Creature Of The Night
                    • May 14, 2011
                    • 1070

                    #10
                    Post Offices are also closed today...so if you're sending or receiving, add another day to your ETA.

                    Comment

                    • thunderbolt
                      Hi Ernie!!!
                      • Feb 15, 2004
                      • 34211

                      #11
                      Did we get mail today?
                      You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

                      Comment

                      • doctor09210
                        Banned
                        • Aug 22, 2011
                        • 674

                        #12
                        USPS is closed UPS and Fedex are open today though

                        Comment

                        • thunderbolt
                          Hi Ernie!!!
                          • Feb 15, 2004
                          • 34211

                          #13
                          See, the USPS really ought to cut a few paid holidays if they want to save money.
                          You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

                          Comment

                          Working...
                          😀
                          🥰
                          🤢
                          😎
                          😡
                          👍
                          👎