Presidents Day's Evolution: From Solemn Observance to Commercial Holiday

The holiday originally meant to honor George Washington now focuses more on sales, leading to calls for reevaluation of its significance.

Presidents Day, originally established to honor George Washington, has evolved into a commercial holiday with widespread sales.
Historians and commentators argue that the holiday has lost its original meaning, focusing more on consumerism than on reflecting on presidential legacies.
Some suggest reevaluating the holiday's significance, proposing alternatives like making Election Day a federal holiday to honor democracy.
Despite the commercialization, Presidents Day remains a federal holiday, with government offices and some businesses closed.
The holiday's transformation reflects broader trends in American culture towards consumerism, overshadowing historical awareness and reflection.