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   holiday

   /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 breakrestperiod of leaveday offweek offmonth offrecessschool holidaytime offtime outleaveannual leaveleave of absencefurloughsabbaticaltriptourjourneyexpeditionvoyageminibreakhalf-termvacationinformal:staycationholsvacvacayformal:sojournOpposite working timeterm time
   • 2. a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done: "25 December is an official public holiday" Similar public holidaycivic holidayfestivalfestival dayfeast daygala daycarnival dayfetefiestafestivitycelebrationanniversaryjubileesaint's dayholy dayreligious festivalday of observancebank holidayOpposite working day
   • ▪ characteristic of a holiday; festive: "a holiday atmosphere"
   • 3. a short period during which the payment of instalments, tax, etc. may be suspended: British "a pension holiday"

   verb

   • 1. spend a holiday in a specified place: British "he is holidaying in Italy"

   Word Origin Old Englishhāligdæg ‘holy day’.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › holidayHoliday | Celebrations, Traditions & Rituals | Britannica

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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.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Public_holidayPublic holiday - Wikipedia

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   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.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › ChristmasChristmas | Origin, Definition, Traditions, History, & Facts

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   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.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › JuneteenthJuneteenth - Wikipedia

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   2 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.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › Labor-DayLabor Day | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   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.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ChristmasChristmas - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · 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 ...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › national holidayNational holiday - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms |...

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   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.