washington's birthday (Meaning)
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washington's birthday (n)
the day on which George Washington is remembered
Synonyms & Antonyms of washington's birthday
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washington's birthday Sentence Examples
- Traditionally, Washington's Birthday was a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February. (**Note:** This is no longer the case in the US)
- School children often participated in plays and presentations about George Washington during Washington's Birthday celebrations.
- Cherry pie became a popular dish associated with Washington's Birthday, due to the legend of the chopping down of a cherry tree.
- Parades and military displays were common sights in many towns on Washington's Birthday.
- In the past, many businesses and government offices closed for Washington's Birthday. (**Note:** Observation of the holiday has changed)
- Some museums offered free admission on Washington's Birthday to encourage learning about history.
- Antique stores sometimes held special sales of memorabilia related to Washington's Birthday or George Washington.
- Historical reenactments of Revolutionary War battles were popular events around Washington's Birthday.
- In recent years, Washington's Birthday has been combined with Presidents' Day, celebrated on the third Monday of February. (**Current practice in the US)
- Discussions about the legacy of slavery and Washington's ownership of slaves have become more prominent around the former Washington's Birthday.
FAQs About the word washington's birthday
the day on which George Washington is remembered
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Traditionally, Washington's Birthday was a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February. (**Note:** This is no longer the case in the US)
School children often participated in plays and presentations about George Washington during Washington's Birthday celebrations.
Cherry pie became a popular dish associated with Washington's Birthday, due to the legend of the chopping down of a cherry tree.
Parades and military displays were common sights in many towns on Washington's Birthday.
