I say you don't need a reason to have a holiday. We live in Hawaii and state-sanctioned days off are good for the economy and for our collective mental health. We have the longest life-expectancy in the nation; I believe attitudes like mine contribute.
However, I confess that today's holiday is personally quite meaningless to me. I never take a moment to reflect on Kamehameha's achievements or on what he means to the state. I never watch the parade. I don't participate in any of the festivities. I may walk down to Kamehameha Shopping Center and get a McFlurry, though. I mean no disrespect to the Great nor to his People; except for having a day off (and I'm a teacher on vacation so I don't really have that, either), today's commemoration has very little significance to me. I know this is the case for a lot of people with Good Friday, a holiday that does have serious meaning to me (though I don't think it should be a state holiday!), so I guess it all evens out.
So, what about you? Meaningful, or just a day off? Be honest--the poll is anonymous!
However, I confess that today's holiday is personally quite meaningless to me. I never take a moment to reflect on Kamehameha's achievements or on what he means to the state. I never watch the parade. I don't participate in any of the festivities. I may walk down to Kamehameha Shopping Center and get a McFlurry, though. I mean no disrespect to the Great nor to his People; except for having a day off (and I'm a teacher on vacation so I don't really have that, either), today's commemoration has very little significance to me. I know this is the case for a lot of people with Good Friday, a holiday that does have serious meaning to me (though I don't think it should be a state holiday!), so I guess it all evens out.
So, what about you? Meaningful, or just a day off? Be honest--the poll is anonymous!
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