* A specific essay or article: If you can provide more context, like where you encountered this title (e.g., a class syllabus, a website, etc.), it might be easier to find the author.
* A work in progress: Perhaps someone is writing a critique of patriotic holidays but hasn't published it yet.
* A misunderstanding: It's possible you're misremembering the title or author.
To help me find the author, could you please provide more information? For example:
* Where did you see the title?
* What is the context of the work? (e.g., academic, personal, journalistic)
* Do you remember any other details about the work or the author?
With more information, I might be able to assist you in finding the author.