In the United States, our national and religious holidays have become so commercialized that sometimes we do not even slow down to think about the reason for the holiday. Imagine my surprise this week when I realized the whole country shuts down for Holy Week. Pleasantly and refreshingly surprised. Stopping to reflect on the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord. Isn't that what our religion is about, serving a living God.
Oh yes, I have been caught off guard as the bank is closed all week. Many other places are closed all week as well. Some are open through today and will be closed the rest of the week. The buses will not be running from Thursday through Sunday. We are making our arrangements to transport our employees to and from work. Traffic in the city is almost nonexistent, a very wonderful thing. Getting to and from the city, there has been more than the usual traffic as people take this opportunity to head to the coast.
I have been inconvenienced some, and will know next year to plan better. I still think this is a wonderful reason to shut down.
Terri
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