Gnu, the American religion is the Almighty Dollar. "We" (at least the corporate "people") celebrate holidays by having stores open and running sales. And people with pathetic lives stroll the malls, shop grocery and convenience stores, and eat at McDonald's and Burger King.

In our operation, the only holidays we are closed for are Fourth of July (and that's only recently), Thanksgiving, Christmas and, as long as it doesn't fall on a Saturday, New Year's Day.

I once for a short period worked for a video rental place. They were open 365 days a year.

Ever read "Malled" by Caitlin Kelly?

Linn