NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not a king. And yet the U.S. will once again celebrate its first president on Monday, 293 years after he was born. The meaning of Presidents Day has changed dramatically over the centuries. At first, the day was often unremarkable and filled with work for Washington himself. Now his birthday is a bonanza of consumerism and the reason many people get a three-day weekend. Some historians say the holiday has lost all discernible meaning and lacks recognizable traditions. Unless you want to count sales from retailers.