What is a Federal Holiday?
What is a Federal Holiday?  
Podcast: Civics 101
Published On: Tue Dec 05 2023
Description: How does something go from an annual tradition to a mandated day off? Who decides to make a holiday official?  Our guides to the holiday season are Jeff Bensch, author of History of American Holidays, and JerriAnne Boggis, Executive Director of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!