The Reality Reports

Christmas Was Not Always A Public Holiday: Today, many people expect Christmas Day to be a paid day off, but this was not always the case. For much of history, Christmas was a religious observance rather than a government-recognized holiday. In many countries, especially in Europe and North America, work continued as usual on December 25. Businesses stayed open, and workers were expected to show up.

Understanding The Difference Between Progress And Improvement: Most people use the words progress and improvement as if they mean the same thing, but they represent very different concepts. Progress simply means movement forward or change over time.  Improvement means getting better or advancing toward a more desirable state. A society can experience progress without actual improvement, just as a person can stay busy without accomplishing anything meaningful.