Berlin Wall Anniversary and Veterans Day

It's a historic week! Today is the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and Veterans Day is this Wednesday.

Rather than just enjoy a day with no work or school, why not take some time to study up on the history of the day?

Veterans Day's (Armistice Day in some other countries) origins come from World War I, in which the armistice ending fighting was signed. Turns out that it was signed at the 11th hour of the 11th month of November, 1918. If you're wondering why it falls in the middle of the week sometimes, and we just don't make it a Monday or Friday holiday, this is why. The end to the "War to end all wars" was a monumental moment! Sadly, the armistice was more like the official beginning to a 20-year intermission between the two world wars.

Enjoy your day off (if you get one), but please stop and reflect on the importance of Veterans Day, thank a veteran, and appreciate what we have!