Happy Holidays!

   Let me begin by admitting that I'm one of
those guys who believes in the term "Merry
Christmas" whenever December 25th is on
hand.  "Season's Greetings" just doesn't cut
it with me!
   That said, I'm now wondering if those who
are more prone to utter "Happy Holidays" have
actually been looking at some of the unusual
web sites I search from time to time. Allow me
to explain.
   We all know that December 25th is Christmas
and that December 31st into January 1st is "New
Year."
    But did you know that December 26th is
"Boxing Day," December 27th is "National
Fruitcake Day," December 28th (today) is
"Card Playing Day," December 29th is "Pepper
Pot Day," and December 30th is "National
Bicarbonate of Soda Day?"  I kind of thought
that last one might be better suited to January
1st when a good Bi-carb might be really needed!
    If you intend to note or somehow celebrate
all of the above......then "Happy Holidays" seems
most appropriate.
    Of course, usually, these "special days" don't
get any attention. Have you ever seen a news report
focusing on  last minute shoppers searching for
that perfect fruitcake?
    And what about today? Seen any headlines about
Crazy 8's, Old Maid, or Go Fish? I'll bet this special
holiday is being ignored. Except for those folks who
plan their own observance at Mohegan Sun's Black
Jack tables.
    Fact is, if you're looking for a reason to celebrate
you can find one every single day of the year.And you
should! Of course some are a lot more "official" than
others. But they can all be fun if you choose to make
them so! You might be a little cautious though when
you're asking for time off to observe "Pepper Pot
Day."
    I'm hoping you celebrate he whole year through
and that all your NEWS is good!