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No mail Monday

SharkE — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 03:13:26 GMT

Columbus Day. Fedx and UPS still running though. Library is closed.

check the internet for whatever your interested in being open.

DMV is closed too.

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KathyM23 — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:16:03 GMT

@SharkE I Forgot about Columbus Day. Thanks for the reminder, My plan was to go to the library and the bank tomorrow. I'll just stay home and wash clothes!

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gertrudecloset — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:25:07 GMT

In my State it is called Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day. Some banks are open, some are not. The Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ will be open and it depends on the Bank if they want to be open. No School, no mail and no courts.

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Flatbush — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:47:52 GMT

@SharkE

Thanks for the reminder. Saves me a trip tomorrow. It totally slipped my mind!

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dimin — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:54:54 GMT

My kids and grandkids never got the day off from school.

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Johnnyeager — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:11:27 GMT

Only 20 states recognize this day as an official state holiday (some have changed the name) in addition to the federal holiday. In those cases state workers have the day off.

Most major national banks are closed with the primary exception being TD Bank which stays open.

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SloopJohnB — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:39:40 GMT

Here in my state, Columbus Day is one of those , "Who's on first?" kind of holidays. As a Federal holiday, Federal Courts are closed, but Broward County Courts are open. Public schools are open. Catholic schools are closed. No mail. Most banks are closed except for a few, like TD Bank. Some City Halls are open, some closed. Library is open. Garbage pick up is as normal and stores and malls are open, so they can celebrate the holiday with their Columbus Day sales!

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meallen616 — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:54:01 GMT

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Starpolisher — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 19:44:40 GMT

I'm happy there's no mail. I get way to much! 🧡🏵

I live on the Leni Lenape's land.

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sann — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:50:52 GMT

No junk mail today ....Happy Columbus Day 🇺🇸

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qualitygal — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:05:50 GMT

Glad you mentioned this. I couldn't remember for sure.

Bus picked the kids up for school here today. That's why I wasn't sure about the mail.

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gardenman — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:36:01 GMT

Columbus Day in the Philly area is always fun. You typically get some idiots who decide they're going to deface or tear down the Christopher Columbus statue in South Philly while the Italian Americans in the area rally around to defend the statue. So far, the Italian Americans in South Philly have won the fight. And it hasn't been all that close of a fight. It's something of a yearly tradition these days. Idiots want the statue gone and the Italian American community says, no.

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millieshops — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:39:49 GMT

@dimin Interesting? What state are they in?

I don't remember when Columbus Day became one of the Monday holidays, but I know once that happened, nothing except supermarkets and general retail was open. I was in NY by then.

I don't remember what PA was doing in the 1940's and 50's when I was in school although I do recall that at some point, Thanksgiving weekend became a 5-day break because the Monday after was the beginning of deer hunting season. Probably still is, but someone who lives in PA would have to confirm that.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:12:59 GMT

No surprises, the usual closings on Columbus Day. I was surprised it was today, my 9 year old niece told me. It's somewhat controversial here so it's not what it once was.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:17:39 GMT

@gertrudecloset wrote:
In my State it is called Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day. Some banks are open, some are not. The Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ will be open and it depends on the Bank if they want to be open. No School, no mail and no courts.

That's what my 9 year old niece told me last night. And then she explained to me how Columbus's arrival affected the indigenous people. Things I didn't learn about until I was in college. Not much surprises me but that conversation did.

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Stelladorable — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:37:52 GMT

Idiots celebrate a murderer of native americans.

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SloopJohnB — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:43:53 GMT

@Stelladorable Is your name in reference to Stella D'Oro? I love their cookies & breadsticks.

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Johnnyeager — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:03:55 GMT

A wonderful day to celebrate Italian pride, heritage and history!

Never miss the fabulous NYC parade....on my way!

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Starpolisher — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 19:47:13 GMT

@Stelladorable wrote:
Idiots celebrate a murderer of native americans.

Idiots is kind of a strong word. We can't help the way we learned. All we can do is try and learn the truth, understand and accept it. Just saying...🤗

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:25:56 GMT

A USPS Mail truck just stopped in front of my house and left 3 packages. YAY!