You are not alone. As an immigrant to the United States (coming from Europe where I built my career but originally from Africa), I can guarantee you that is a v

You are not alone. As an immigrant to the United States (coming from Europe where I built my career but originally from Africa), I can guarantee you that is a very popular conception. I continue to meet people who assume that their holidays are federally mandated for instance, but it is not the case. The US is alone among the developed world in this regard, and it is quite shameful.