Grumpy Editor figures some newspaper editors faced tough decisions in deciding front-page play today: focus on Good Friday or Earth Day.
Both fall on the same day this year. Both are celebrated around the world.
In the end, since this is 2011, Earth Day is getting the nod from eco-minded editors.
As an example, this week's Bloomberg Businessweek in "events of note in the week ahead" lists two items for today: Italy's retail sales and Earth Day.
Earth Day started 41 years ago while Good Friday’s originations go back centuries, perhaps to the 4th century, or earlier.
Good Friday is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. For many, it means going to church.
Falling on the last Friday before Easter, Good Friday dates vary each year, occurring between March 20th and April 23rd.
Earth Day, meanwhile, is designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment.
Some celebrities grab newspaper space and television time by their “green” actions. Just yesterday, for example, a news release --- in connection with Earth Day --- cites actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. who “chooses to ride a bike when weather and fitness permit and takes public transportation if available to cut down on traffic and pollution and lessen our dependence on foreign oil.”
Noteworthy, however, is that Good Friday gets the edge when it comes to closing non-religious operations to mark the day.
It’s the basis for the U.S. stock market being shuttered today.
In many parts of the U.S., state, county and municipal offices are closed on Good Friday “for the Easter holiday,” giving workers three-days off.
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