LifeHolidays and Celebrations Actions Facebook Tweet Email Why Do We Have Federal Holidays? A brief history of U.S. holiday observations. Prev Next By: Simon Kaufman Posted at 4:20 PM, Jun 20, 2022 and last updated 2022-06-20 16:20:45-04 Why do we have federal holidays? We give a brief, lyrical history of U.S. observations. Copyright 2024 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Most Recent Harvey Weinstein rape conviction from #MeToo trial overturned by top N.Y. court AP via Scripps News 9:28 AM, Apr 25, 2024 Babies named Johnny Cash and June Carter born on same day at same hospital Marie Rossiter 9:16 AM, Apr 25, 2024 Ring customers to receive $5.6 million in privacy breach settlement Elina Tarkazikis 8:19 AM, Apr 25, 2024 Life Surging auto insurance rates squeeze drivers, fuel inflation AP via Scripps News 9:53 PM, Apr 24, 2024 Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi gets Barbie doll for AAPI Heritage Month Elina Tarkazikis 1:04 PM, Apr 24, 2024 Biden administration ordering airlines to provide refunds in lieu of vouchers Justin Boggs 9:50 AM, Apr 24, 2024 Premieres this week