If knowledge is power, why do we celebrate MLK Jr day by closing School and the Library??

Many people honor his achievements in different ways. For instance in my city there are speeches, and many art events that celebrate Martin Luther King, and Blacks in general. It is not only the schools that are closed. For instance, my company is closed today, yet many people are showing up to work anyway... obviously out of disrespect since this is the only day they show up to work when they're actually off.

I have a question for you. Why do many celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus when December 25th is actually the birth of the infant god Mithra? Mithra was worshiped in Rome. Pagans around the world held many different celebrations throughout the winter solstice, that were by no means Godly, yet everything today is shut down for that day.

Things that make you say hmmm....

No, but it gives kids an extra day to do whatever they want. I think they just wanted children to have a few more days off of school. =]