It’s baffling to me, as an Aussie, that you guys don’t get time and a half or double time on holidays, religious or not.
On a more on topic string tho, the US has this strange contrast from an outside perspective of being very visibly religious but seemingly irreligious in practice. Almost like the trappings were kept but the meaning has been hollowed out.
It really depends on the job. For example, public sector employees often get holiday pay.
Same with patriotism. Americans are observed as being very patriotic, but in reality, most Americans aren't and regard their own country with a certain level of derision.
You speak of a time when Christianity was America's dominate religion.
Remember the "Golden Rule". He who owns the gold makes the rules. Choice of religion is decided by whichever Culture economically dominates a society.
Republican importation of cheap replacement labor fundamentally changed America.
In Texas where I live, Pajeets are taking over and will impose their religious holidays on their Workers as they see fit, as they should. See "Golden Rule" above.
I am old enough to remember when nearly all businesses were closed on Sunday, no retail outlet was open on Thanksgiving or Christmas.
As a child I hated it, because, naturally, I wanted to go somewhere.
As an adult I appreciate the quiet. As an Anglican Christian, I especially have come to love the peace and serenity of holidays and of Sunday (where applicable).
Running ourselves to death, to make money, or spend it is driving us mad. It is similar to how society is bombarded 24/7 by news and social media. Everything is now, something has to be done, instant gratification is what is expected, and it is making society insane.
As an aside, you cannot hope to hear God if you aren't being still.
It’s baffling to me, as an Aussie, that you guys don’t get time and a half or double time on holidays, religious or not.
On a more on topic string tho, the US has this strange contrast from an outside perspective of being very visibly religious but seemingly irreligious in practice. Almost like the trappings were kept but the meaning has been hollowed out.
It really depends on the job. For example, public sector employees often get holiday pay.
Same with patriotism. Americans are observed as being very patriotic, but in reality, most Americans aren't and regard their own country with a certain level of derision.
You speak of a time when Christianity was America's dominate religion.
Remember the "Golden Rule". He who owns the gold makes the rules. Choice of religion is decided by whichever Culture economically dominates a society.
Republican importation of cheap replacement labor fundamentally changed America.
In Texas where I live, Pajeets are taking over and will impose their religious holidays on their Workers as they see fit, as they should. See "Golden Rule" above.
Americans bought into the lie that religion is bad and makes us weak.
Look where we are now.
No respect.
And they don't even pretend.
The Bible says: Be still and know that I am God.
The world says: listen to us 24/7/365 and don't allow any space. After all, YOLO!
I am old enough to remember when nearly all businesses were closed on Sunday, no retail outlet was open on Thanksgiving or Christmas.
As a child I hated it, because, naturally, I wanted to go somewhere.
As an adult I appreciate the quiet. As an Anglican Christian, I especially have come to love the peace and serenity of holidays and of Sunday (where applicable).
Running ourselves to death, to make money, or spend it is driving us mad. It is similar to how society is bombarded 24/7 by news and social media. Everything is now, something has to be done, instant gratification is what is expected, and it is making society insane.
As an aside, you cannot hope to hear God if you aren't being still.
Only stores selling food can justify being open on Sundays. Even then, I'd disincentivize large numbers of shoppers on that day.
The lack of quiet in our society is such a big problem. Our society has too much damn ambient noise.