when did easter become a holiday in the us
Easter In the United States, because Easter falls on a Sunday, which is already a non-working day for federal and state employees, it has not been designated as a federal or state holiday. Easter parades are held in many American cities, involving festive strolling processions,[102] with the New York City parade being the best known.
Eight-hour day On 19 May 1869, President Ulysses Grant issued a National Eight Hour Law Proclamation.[16]
Easter egg In 1873 J.S. Fry & Sons of England introduced the first chocolate Easter egg in Britain.
Christmas In the UK, Christmas Day became a bank holiday in 1834, Boxing Day was added in 1871.[125]