We say we’re “going on holidays” when we’re planning a trip, which requires taking “vacation time” from work. Days off, like Canada Day or Christmas, are referred to on the calendar as national or provincial holidays.
Surprised you haven’t heard of it before. I think if you live near historical areas that were involved with the Revolution, they probably do more activities concerning that day.
Historical societies might promote it more, SAR/DAR maybe as well. I’m not saying it’s big like the 4th of July. Some areas used to throw some historical reenactment balls for example. Other areas just sometimes mention it as a one liner on the news and point out a historic site.
Also, Thanksgiving now takes a bigger holiday presence as well. It would be cool if NY could throw a grand 18th century ball around the holiday. It could be educational, fun, and an immersive history experience. Many people flock to the famous ones (like the one in Paris) but NYS could do several affordable ones though out the state so many could participate.
@Disneylover99. Grade nine, how 'bout you?
I do say - I am going on holidays (meaning my holidays). Or I am going on holiday down south. I had a great holiday.
All mean vacation (at times just time off). I personally use the word holiday way more than vacation for going away. Probably 80% of the time. Heck I hardly use vacation, if it is not holiday/holidays, it is going away.
Vacation all I ever wanted....
And speaking of holidays, any local news on opening public venues back up? I got a fabulous Christmas gift of a trip to Toronto and Raptors tickets (March 17 v.s LA). I'm on pins-and-needles to see if they go back to full capacity March 14, which is the more recent word we've heard. What with everything else going on, it's kind of fallen off the radar screen.
I’m probably going to skip halftime this year. Nothing against the performers, I’m just not a fan of their music. Looking forward to a bengals win though.
You know Lisa, I get this crazy feeling, we went to high school together.Vacation all I ever wanted....
@Buzz Rules … the date may mean something for the NYC area but for the balance of the state it doesn’t hold that much significance, if any at all. After the Battle of Johnstown in October 1781 the British and loyalists fled from most of the upstate area leaving it in the control of the Patriots. Actually Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga has more significance in the upstate area than the British exit from NYC in 1783.Also, Thanksgiving now takes a bigger holiday presence as well. It would be cool if NY could throw a grand 18th century ball around the holiday. It could be educational, fun, and an immersive history experience. Many people flock to the famous ones (like the one in Paris) but NYS could do several affordable ones though out the state so many could participate.
Honestly, I don't think either characterization quite nailed it. One was waaaay too buffoonish and one not nearly enough. 
@lisaviolet - go ahead and scrub it.
You mean Hamlet? The overly-earnest and dramatic delivery gets me every time.
I thought Trudeau would make your day.
Guy could be dictating his grocery list and it would still be like:
Ford just said this morning we should be 100% March 1st at sport, concerts and theatre. Feb 17 it is 50% for these above but 100 % for restaurants, gyms and cinemas .
No just chocolate…lol that can even wait until tomorrow when it is all 50% off.
Canadian bacon. LOL.
Really?
