Today is Presidents’ Day, an important holiday in the United States. Many people celebrate it by enjoying a day off with family and friends. It’s also an opportunity for them to reflect on American history.
The president initially honored during earlier Presidents’ day was George Washington – the first American president. But today all presidents are included.
There is some confusion about how to spell the title of the holiday. We wrote Presidents’ Day, a plural possessive. But it can also be written as President’s Day or Presidents Day. Do you know the difference between these terms? Read and discuss this article with your tutor to find out more.
- What is your favorite historical holiday?
- Can you think of other holidays that are spelled in a confusing way?
