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- Dictionaryholiday/ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/
noun
- 1. an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in travelling. British "I spent my summer holidays on a farm" Similar Opposite
- 2. a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done: "25 December is an official public holiday" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. spend a holiday in a specified place: British "he is holidaying in Italy"
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Jul 18, 2024 · holiday, (from “holy day”), originally, a day of dedication to religious observance; in modern times, a day of either religious or secular commemoration. Many holidays of the major world religions tend to occur at the approximate dates of more ancient, pagan festivals.
Jul 16, 2024 · A public holiday, national holiday, federal holiday, statutory holiday, or legal holiday is a holiday generally established by law and is usually a non-working day during the year.
Jul 20, 1998 · Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. December 25 has become widely accepted as the date of Jesus’ birth. Christmas has also become a secular family holiday that is observed by Christians and non-Christians, is marked by the exchange of gifts, and features the mythical figure of Santa Claus.
6 days ago · Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.
Jul 13, 2024 · Labor Day, in the United States and Canada, holiday (first Monday in September) honoring workers and recognizing their contributions to society. In many other countries, May Day serves a similar purpose.
Jul 22, 2024 · Popular holiday traditions include gift giving; completing an Advent calendar or Advent wreath; Christmas music and caroling; watching Christmas movies; viewing a Nativity play; an exchange of Christmas cards; attending church services; a special meal; and displaying various Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, Christmas lights ...
Jul 15, 2024 · Other forms: national holidays. Definitions of national holiday. noun. authorized by law and limiting work or official business. synonyms: legal holiday, public holiday. see more.