Using Outlook 2007 in the left most column (where the email folder list
would appear) I see small square calendars showing days of the week and the
respective dates.  There isn't any room for notes, just the overview with
days with appointments marked in bold.

Is there a way to make holidays appear a) preferably in another color (red
would be nice) or at least in a different font so I can tell at a glance
when the holidays are coming up?