Easter Edition: My love-hate relationship with holiday closures

Another holiday came and went.  There are always people who have to work on these holidays we don't see.  We will still always be able to get gas or watch TV news.  We're always going to be able to go to the movies or order Chinese food.

I've worked in TV news for so long, I only get excited about holidays that happen on old days off.  Like Thanksgiving -- I used to have Thursday/Friday off.

We expect closures on a holiday so people can observe their religions or with their families.  BUT -- and I am so guilty of this -- so many of us are planning for closures, while expecting everything to be open.  This is causing businesses to keep employees working when we should all "be with our families."

My experience yesterday was that Chipolte was closed, but the patios at every nearby restaurant were full.  It caused me to step back and start a discussion.