Yes, me included. Somehow we have forgotten what some of the holidays we get really mean. It's hard to point a finger and it wouldn't be fair. Every working person works hard to keep their families and themselves going. Having an extra day off is always smething to look forward to. It's a time that most will choose to get together and relax and have some fun. There's nothing wrong with this at all. What should be included in some of this celebration for a few of those special holidays is some meaningful aspect to it in rememberance of why we are celebrating it. The way we do Christmas, at least most people, despite the shopping frenzy and all that, is still quite an observant day for most; Easter; Thanksgiving....come to think of it, these three are probably the only three holidays that are celebrated in a significant manner.

Sad but true.

The others have become big retail sale days. Who's to blame for this? I don't know. However, it can't continue to happen if we all decide to stop shopping on those days. Then we're also looking at what it really will mean for those folks who use those days as a means to making their quarterly sales. Will this mean loss of jobs etc.? Who knows.

Well to be honest I am not quite concerned with whether a company makes money or if jobs are lost due to a drop in sales. I can't go about life thinking that if I don't spend the last $20 left in bank account someone can lose their job cause otherwise I would never have money. I buy stuff for me, not for the company to profit or so that others may keep their jobs. I don't wish for anyone to lose their jobs but it's not my responsability to make sure they don't lose it. JMO.

In my birth country, when it's a holiday, it's a holiday. There are no stores open, except for perhaps the little food shop in the neighborhood for half a day so people can get last minute items. Everyone in the different communities organize and do somethign to remember why they celebrate that day. The media, television, newspaper, focus on that day and why we celebrate it. There are programs geared towards it.

In my country of origen, not where I was born, they take holidays somewhat serious as well. I say somewhat cause not everyone does but most do. Stores close and people celebrate accordingly, though there are always those who don't care much for these holidays and stores and restaurants take advantage of this to make a few extra bucks.

it's not my responsability to make sure they don't lose it. JMO.

Not at all. I'm just looking at the big picture on what some of the ramifications might be. It's become such a normal activity when holidays come to have a big sale day, to go shopping (although not everyone do this) that it would be certain to cause some effects all around.

though there are always those who don't care much for these holidays and stores and restaurants take advantage of this to make a few extra bucks.

I'm sure this is bound to happen anyway.

Sept 11 should not ever be a 'holiday'.

Sept 11 should not ever be a 'holiday'.

Not if it means barbecue and just another day off from work, although I dont' think it would ever be like that, no. A proactive day of rememberance and giving, yes. Either way, it's being remembered in a manner that's quite appropriate now.

Either way, it's being remembered in a manner that's quite appropriate now.

We just need to make sure that our children feel the same way about it. And our children's children. Like I said, if you were to take a poll on a high school campus saying, "what important event in US history happened on December 7?" they'd probably quote something about Britney Spears' baby or something, not even knowing that it's the anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

I'd hate for my grandkids to be like that about September 11.

Just a question:

Why do you feel September the Eleventh is worth remembering or commemorating?

Just a question: Why do you feel September the Eleventh is worth remembering or commemorating?

Probably for the same reason that most of us that feel that way. To remember that 3000 Americans, needlessly lost their lives on that fateful day due to the cowardly and treacherous acts of crazy bunch of idiots! Sort of like Pearl Harbor!

Just a question:Why do you feel September the Eleventh is worth remembering or commemorating?Probably for the same reason that most of us that feel that way. To remember that 3000 Americans, needlessly lost their lives on that fateful day due to the cowardly and treacherous acts of crazy bunch of idiots! Sort of like Pearl Harbor!

Well said drmiler! Thank you and well said!

We just need to make sure that our children feel the same way about it. And our children's children. Like I said, if you were to take a poll on a high school campus saying, "what important event in US history happened on December 7?" they'd probably quote something about Britney Spears' baby or something, not even knowing that it's the anniversary of Pearl Harbor.I'd hate for my grandkids to be like that about September 11.

This too Braeden is why to me it's important. So many people are quick to forget too easily. It is important that our future generation knows, understands and remembers.