Thanksgiving is America's very successful attempt at white washing American history (what's new).
Native American's have NOTHING to be thankful for on this lovely day in November, I mean, unless you want to count the small pox infested blankets that almost wiped them out.
On the last day of November American families have the pleasure of gathering around their tables across the country to give thanks. This is a noble act and tradition and should be upheld in spite of the terrible history behind it. In an effort to be sensitive to that history and the beautiful act of practicing gratitude the term "Thanksgiving" has been replaced by some people with "Turkey Day" being as turkeys are a staple in the historically inaccurate fable as well as American tables on this very day.
Native American's have NOTHING to be thankful for on this lovely day in November, I mean, unless you want to count the small pox infested blankets that almost wiped them out.
On the last day of November American families have the pleasure of gathering around their tables across the country to give thanks. This is a noble act and tradition and should be upheld in spite of the terrible history behind it. In an effort to be sensitive to that history and the beautiful act of practicing gratitude the term "Thanksgiving" has been replaced by some people with "Turkey Day" being as turkeys are a staple in the historically inaccurate fable as well as American tables on this very day.
Decent Human Being 1: Happy Turkey Day!!!
Decent Human Being 2: Thanks! You Too!
Decent Human Being: Ooooh! I cannot wait for Turkey Day
Possibly Willfully Ignorant Human Being: What? Thanksgiving? Why do you call it that?
Decent Human Being: Oh, I recognize the day and appreciate being able to spend time with the family but... because of the history of the day, I guess I refuse to celebrate genocide.
Decent Human Being 2: Thanks! You Too!
Decent Human Being: Ooooh! I cannot wait for Turkey Day
Possibly Willfully Ignorant Human Being: What? Thanksgiving? Why do you call it that?
Decent Human Being: Oh, I recognize the day and appreciate being able to spend time with the family but... because of the history of the day, I guess I refuse to celebrate genocide.
by 3rdEyeOpen November 22, 2019
Get the Turkey Daymug. the day a common dealer picks up and his/her clients make appointments to buy, usually referring to marijuana.
Stoner 1: "Darn, I am fresh out of nuggets."
Stoner 2: "Don't be sad, it's Appointment Day!"
Stoner 1: "Hooray!"
Stoner 2: "Don't be sad, it's Appointment Day!"
Stoner 1: "Hooray!"
by Jay-Jay Biggie December 19, 2010
Get the Appointment Daymug. by benja the hut May 24, 2011
Get the Osama Daymug. Nation Holiday where every women has to send their oppai to every man they know.
It is held on the 12th of April for unknown reasons.
It is held on the 12th of April for unknown reasons.
by Almoss April 7, 2022
Get the Oppai Daymug. Victory in Europe Day, generally known as V-E Day, VE Day, or simply V Day was the public holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945 (7 May in Commonwealth realms) to mark the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces. It thus marked the end of World War II in Europe.
Person 1: Dude, are going to the VE Day parade?
Person 2: No, what's that?
Person 1: The day when the Nazis surrendered and the war ended in Europe.
Person 2: No, what's that?
Person 1: The day when the Nazis surrendered and the war ended in Europe.
by Gen. George S. Patton May 5, 2015
Get the ve daymug. A public holiday that falls on the first Monday of September, observed in Canada and the United States (Americans spell "labour" as "labor"). In Canada, this is a "statutory holiday", meaning that no one can technically be forced to work it, but those who are willing to must be compensated with government-specified higher pay.
Labour Day, at least in its modern, early 21st century form, does not have any specific, traditional rites or celebrations. It is meant to be a day spent relaxing or recreating, as it celebrates the year's hard labour by workers. Much more common, in other countries, is to have the celebration of May Day (1st day in May), although this is often associated with marches in support of organised labour (unions), and (unfortunately), in recent years, potentially violent demonstrations and actions against wealthy, multi-national corporations.
It is safe to say that May Day is not celebrated in the US because of its ties to and sympathies toward socialism and communism. It can equally be presumed that Canada has aligned its workers' holiday with the US for reasons of politics and economics, as well as commercial convenience.
Labour Day, at least in its modern, early 21st century form, does not have any specific, traditional rites or celebrations. It is meant to be a day spent relaxing or recreating, as it celebrates the year's hard labour by workers. Much more common, in other countries, is to have the celebration of May Day (1st day in May), although this is often associated with marches in support of organised labour (unions), and (unfortunately), in recent years, potentially violent demonstrations and actions against wealthy, multi-national corporations.
It is safe to say that May Day is not celebrated in the US because of its ties to and sympathies toward socialism and communism. It can equally be presumed that Canada has aligned its workers' holiday with the US for reasons of politics and economics, as well as commercial convenience.
"Labour Day is an official day of rest for workers. While May Day is meant to do the same, many workers take to the street instead, marching in support of workers' rights."
by outaouais September 8, 2011
Get the Labour Daymug. Someone who's had a bad day, and uses their negative emotions against you, or someone in a terrible mood who tries to make everyone feel the same way. All in all, they bring everyone down with their negative energy to bring themselves up. Similar to a party pooper.
Mary D. and Elizabeth got so drunk at the party last night, they woke up in a pile of vomit next to an old man. When they went to school, they dumped on everyone they saw. Everyone did not enjoy shit on their faces, so they called Mary D. and Elizabeth "the day killers."
by authOOr July 5, 2006
Get the day killermug.