What is the True story about the Holidays?

Answer 1

It depends on the type of holiday you are refering to. Religious holidays have their roots in the religion. Thus there are holidays in various cultures that are tied intimately with the dominate religion of the land. Secular or civil holidays are a proclamation to declare a holiday for the purpose of celebrating and event, commemorating an important date, or to honor a particular person. Such holidays as Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, or Memorial Day are all proclamation holidays. They are not tied to religion in any way, but are a holiday designed to remember certain things.