We should show life neither as it is or as it it ought to be, but only as we see it in?our dreams. – Count Leo Tolstoy

2012 Holidays and Observances

January
January 1 – Sunday – New Years Day (Federal Holiday)

January 6 – Friday – Epiphany (Three Kings Day)

January 7 – Saturday – Orthodox Christmas Day

January 2 – Monday – New Years Day (Observed) (Federal Holiday)

January 14 – Saturday – Orthodox New Year

January 16 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day (Federal Holiday)

January 23 – Monday – Chinese New Year

January 27 – Friday – World Holocaust Victims Remembrance Day

February
February 1 – Wednesday – National Freedom Day

February 2 – Thursday – Groundhog Day

February 4 – Saturday – World Cancer Day

February 5 – Sunday – Super Bowl XLVI (Indianapolis)

February 8 – Wednesday – Arbor Day

February 14 – Tuesday – Valentine’s Day

February 20 – Monday – Presidents Day (Federal Holiday)

February 21 – Tuesday – Mardi Gras – Fat Tuesday

February 22 – Wednesday – Ash Wednesday

March
March 2 – Friday – Read Across America Day

March 11 – Sunday – Day Light Saving time starts

March 17 – Saturday – St. Patrick’s Day

March 20 – Tuesday – Vernal Equinox

April
April 1 – Sunday – Palm Sunday

April 1 – Sunday – April Fool’s Day

April 6 – Friday – Good Friday

April 7 – Saturday – First Day of Passover

April 8 – Sunday – Easter Sunday

April 13 – Friday – Orthodox Good Friday

April 14 – Saturday – Last Day of Passover

April 17 – Tuesday – Tax Day

April 19 – Thursday – Yom HaShoah

April 22 – Sunday – Earth Day

April 25 – Wednesday – Administrative Professionals Day

May
May 3 – Thursday – National Day of Prayer

May 5 – Saturday – Cinco de Mayo

May 13 – Sunday – Mothers Day

May 17 – Thursday – Ascension Day

May 19 – Saturday – Armed Forces Day

May 27 – Sunday – Pentecost

May 27 – Sunday – Shavuot

May 28 – Monday – Memorial Day (Federal Holiday)

June
June 14 – Thursday – Flag Day

June 17 – Sunday – Fathers Day

June 20 – Wednesday – June Solstice

July
July 4 – Wednesday – Independence Day (Federal Holiday)
July 20 – Friday – – Ramadan Begins

July 27 – Friday – First Day Of Summer Olympics (London)

August

September
September 3 – Monday – Labor Day (Federal Holiday)

September 9 – Sunday – National Grandparents Day

September 17 – Monday – Rosh Hashana

September 26 – Wednesday – Yom Kipper

October
October 8 – Monday – Columbus Day (Federal Holiday)

October 16 – Tuesday – Boss’ Day

October 31 – Wednesday – Halloween

November
November 1 – Thursday – All Saints Day

November 4 – Sunday – Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 6 – Tuesday – Election Day

November 11 – Sunday – Veterans Day (Federal Holiday)

November 22 – Thursday – Thanksgiving Day (Federal Holiday)

November 23 – Friday – Black Friday

November 26 – Monday – Cyber Monday

December
December 1 – Saturday – World AIDS Day

December 7 – Friday – Pearl Harbor Day

December 9 – Sunday – First Day of Chanukah

December 16 – Sunday – Last Day of Chanukah

December 21 – Friday – December Solstice

December 24 – Monday – Christmas Eve

December 25 – Tuesday- Christmas Day (Federal Holiday)

December 26 – Wednesday – Kwanzaa (thru Jan 1)

December 31 – Monday – New Years Eve

Named after St. Valentine, Valentine`s day dates back to 496 AD to celebrate the love and affection between intimate companions. According to tradition, lovers would express their love to one another by giving each other romantic gifts of flowers, candy and hand written valentines cards.

Don’t forget your Valentine on February 14th this year. Choose from a wide variety of gifts for that special someone. Gift Baskets, Wine caddies, Metal Art Sculptures, Cookie, Brownies, Cheesecakes and more.

There was a story on the news about someone going to make a layaway payment on their Christmas gifts and finding out that someone had anonymously paid it off. Wow, what a nice story of Christmas spirit and generosity. We tend to pay so much attention to the hustle and bustle of everyday life and our daily trials that we miss the blessings around us. I challenge everyone to cherish all the small blessings in their lives and to do one random act of kindness. The act could be helping a neighbor carry in groceries, folding your brothers laundry, giving a coat to a homeless person.. etc.. you get the idea.

Christmas is not a time or season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.

It is best to read the weather forecast before praying for rain. – Mark Twain

Galaxy Globe by Bluestone Designs

This is our pick for Gift idea of the day. It is a work of art for that will truely be treasured and proudly displayed in your special someones office.

Christmas was illegal in England from 1647-1660

One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don’t clean it up too quickly. ~Andy Rooney

These metal art sculptures are the ideal gift for that person who has everything. With a wide variety of professions and interests to choose from, you are sure to find that perfect sculpture to please that special someone. The artists can also make a custom piece upon request. Remember these pieces of art on Christmas, Fathers Day, Mothers Day, Birthday, Bosses Day or any other gift giving holiday.