What do you think of first when you hear the word “Easter”? For some, it may be the Easter Bunny or the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If you’re like me, you immediately think of a long weekend. With the recent passing of Easter, the question of why Monday is not a day off has probably crossed the minds of many.
Easter, a significant Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is observed by billions of people around the world. Easter Monday has historical and cultural significance, and the tradition of observing it dates back centuries. In some countries, Easter Monday is associated with egg rolling, where children roll eggs down hills as a symbolic representation of the rolling away of the stone from Jesus’s tomb. In other countries, it is a day for festive processions, special meals, and other traditional activities.
Having Easter Monday off would allow for religious observances, family gatherings and celebrations, and a much-needed break to rest and recharge.
For Haverford students, Easter Monday is possibly one of the worst days of the year. Going back to school after a three-day weekend is extremely painful. As I witnessed during a first-period Spanish class, people usually come back tired. Having an extra day off could allow for some families to go on vacations, or maybe even just an extra day of rest.
Some may argue that having a day off on Easter Monday would disrupt the school calendar or create challenges in terms of meeting academic requirements. However, planning ahead and adjusting the calendar to accommodate the Easter Monday holiday, just like other holidays—such as Christmas, New Year’s Day, or Thanksgiving—is a small price to pay in return for the day off.
Having Easter Monday off would allow for religious observances, family gatherings and celebrations, and a much-needed break to rest and recharge.
