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Re:NeXT vs. Sun (1991) [video] by mwcampbell on Sunday August 21, 2016 @08:35PM (#12333427)
> they have missed Halloween

I don't understand this part. You said you're assuming 8-hour work days. AFAIK, it's not at all common to take Halloween off from work. So what's the point of mentioning that day?

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Re:NeXT vs. Sun (1991) [video] by mistersquid on Monday August 22, 2016 @12:15AM (#12334069)
Just that there are so few secular holidays in the US work context and Halloween is one of those non-holidays (like Cinco de Mayo in California) where people in the US will make an extra effort to spend time with friends and family.
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