A holiday is a day set aside by custom or by law on which normal activities, especially business or work including school, are suspended or reduced. Generally, holidays are intended to allow individuals to celebrate or commemorate an event or tradition of cultural or religious significance. Holidays may be designated by governments, religious institutions, or other groups or organizations. The degree to which normal activities are reduced by a holiday may depend on local laws, customs, the type of job held or personal choices.
The concept of holidays often originated in connection with religious observances or associated with traditions. The intention of a holiday was typically to allow individuals to tend to religious duties associated with important dates on the calendar. In most modern societies, however, holidays serve as much of a recreational functions as any other weekend days or activities.
In many societies, there are important distinctions between holidays designated by governments and holidays designated by religious institutions. For example, in many predominantly Christian nations, government-designed holidays may center on Christian holidays, though non-Christians may instead observe religious holidays associated with their faith. In some cases, a holiday may only be nominally observed. For example, many people in England treat Bank Holiday as a "working holiday", changing very little of their daily routines for this day.
The word holiday has differing connotations in different regions. In the United States the word is used exclusively to refer to the nationally, religiously or culturally observed day(s) of rest or celebration, or the events themselves, whereas in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth nations, the word may refer to the period of time where leave from one's duties has been agreed, and is used as a synonym to the US preferred vacation. This time is usually set aside for rest, travel or the participation in recreational activities, with entire industries targeted to coincide or enhance these experiences. The days of leave may not coincide with any specific customs or laws. Employers and educational institutes may designate ‘holidays’ themselves which may or may not overlap nationally or culturally relevant dates, which again comes under this connotation, but it is the first implication detailed that this article is concerned with.
MANILA, Philippines — There will be no holiday declaration for January 2 (Tuesday), said Malacañang on Friday.
Asked by reporters if Palace will have an additional holiday declaration, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said there was none.
“Wala po,” she said in a...
2023 is my favorite "yet" so far of 2020's year. Having fun with siblings, help my family not so big but got little help too. PhC help my lil sister for her confusing assignment hahaha but hey! She got answer buy she wants more to understand by herself. A big smile what year has come. Hope you...
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This are holiday songs that are able to cross over into the mainstream top 40 charts during yearly Christmas Season.
I suggest to put them together with my other charted music uploads in a single playlist to get the best music experience.
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All-Star guard Jrue Holiday is headed to Boston in a trade with Portland, the team announced Sunday afternoon. The trade comes just days after Holiday was dealt to the Blazers in a blockbuster deal that sent All-Star guard Damian Lillard to the Bucks.
Celtics receive:
Jrue Holiday
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The Philippine Christmas wont be complete without Jose Marie Chan's Legendary Xmass carols
and Who can neglect the Hollywood Singer Mariah Carey's Songs that will complete our Holiday Season's Melody?
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Goodeve mga par, ask ko lang sana kung yung holiday ba ngayon is katulad ng nangyari nung people's power na feb 25 ginawang feb 24 para daw long weekend eh may pasok naman yung iba ng saturday? Sabi kasi ang holiday daw talaga is bukas pa and minove lang ngayon para sa "long weekend" daw...
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday declared April 21 as a regular holiday for the observance of Eid'l Fitr, or the culmination of the Fasting of Ramadan.
Marcos signed Proclamation No. 201 after the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) recommended to declare the date...
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It’s that time of year again! The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to start getting ready. Whether you’re planning to spend the holidays with family and friends, or just want to make the most of the festive season, there are plenty of ways to prepare. In this...
Genre: Christmas
Release Date: October 28, 2022
Tracklist:
Please Come Home For Christmas – Mikhala Jene
Make It To Christmas – Alessia Cara
Christmas With You – Trinidad Cardona
Under The Mistletoe – AUGUST 08 & Kendra Jae
Trinket – Debbie
Last Christmas – Calabasas
BBC – DaniLeigh & Kendra...