HOLIDAY

The term holiday is most commonly described as a day set aside for the commemoration of an important event. Holidays are often accompanied by public ceremonies, such as parades and carnivals, and by religious observances; they may also be simply a time for relaxation.

Days of commemoration are observed throughout the world such as, Bastille Day in France, May Day in Russia, and the New Year in China. National holidays are observed throughout a country and are considered legal if proclaimed by the central government. In the United States the state governments have jurisdiction over the celebration of holidays, except with regard to federal employees and agencies. On legal holidays banks and schools are closed and business transactions are restricted.

In British culture "on holiday" commonly refers to a vacation or extended period of time away from home and/or employment.

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• Moët Celebration Set: Exquisite and imperial!

  
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  Now that we are not too far away from Thanksgiving, it is pretty safe to assume that the festive season is all but upon us and if you really wish to make it a memory that would last a lifetime then Moet offers you an exclusive and exquisite way to do so. The high-class and imperial-styled French delight dished out by ...
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• Macys Free Shipping on $75

  
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  Im a little late to the party and this is good only today. Free Shipping with $75 or more of Customer Top Rated Products at macys.com . Enter promo code: THEBEST at checkout. Valid through 11-16-2009
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• Be a Glamorous Snow Queen!

  
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  Do you want to wow the crowd and make everything green with jealously at your next party or get-together? I found a fabulous party dress at Anthropologie that will knock out the competition. The colour is bold, bright but still perfect for the holiday season. Image: Anthropologie This beautiful teal green ...
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• Celebrate the Sounds of the Holiday Season with the BPO!

  
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  Celebrate the sounds of the Holiday Season with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra featuring First Niagara Holiday Pops: Deck the Halls with JoAnn Falletta, Music Director joined by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, Doreen Rao, Music Director, the Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus, Neil Garvey, narrator, American ...
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• Shadows Fall Announce Hometown Holiday Concert on December 26

  
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  Boston metallers SHADOWS FALL are pleased to announce their annual hometown holiday concert on December 26, 2009.  It will take place in Northampton, MA at Pearl Street .  Tickets are on sale now and you can purchase yours at this location.
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• Gap Holiday Ad Causes Religious Controversy

  
  StyleList Fashion Blog — Authority: 664
  Filed under: News , Designers & Brands Well, bah humbug. Earlier today we reported that Gap had turned to "Glee" for inspiration for its new "Holiday Cheer" ad campaign , which features the tagline "Go Christmas, Go Hanukkah, Go Kwanzaa, Go Solstice" in its inclusive "Happy Whateveryouwannakah" ad. ...
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• Black & White Three Family Photos Holiday Card

  
  Lil' Duck Duck — Authority: 155
  Simple black & white create a striking holiday showcase for 3 of your favorite family photos!  We can leave your photos in color, as shown here, or we can convert them to black & white or sepia for you.  All of the wording on this card, including the wording on the accent bar, is customizable to your ...
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• Talking Turkey without a Side of Too Many Questions

  
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  My goal in this blog is primarily to discuss teaching issues in psychology, but sometimes I will take a detour by using the space to comment on issues facing college faculty members and students. This installment deals with next week and the arrival of students home for our holiday of family togetherness. With ...
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• Wii Dual Remote Charging Station $9.98 Shipped!

  
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  Did you see the awesome Amazon Wii and Wii Fit Plus Deal I posted about earlier today?  If you like that, then you will probably like this deal as well.  1 Sale A Day has this Wii Dual Remote Charging Station for only $4.99.  Shipping is $4.99, bringing your total to $9.98 shipped!  That’s not too bad a of a ...
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• Gifts in 24 + Great Holiday Giveaway

  
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  Gifts in 24 Review + Giveaway Review by: Lauren Link: http://www.giftsin24.com/ Review: I was lucky to recieve a few differnt items to review and I honestly loved them all. One such items was the Mr. and Mrs. Wedding laser frame. I had this particular item personalized for a family ...
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• Glen Lake Hosts the ‘Biggest Yard Sale in Sandy Springs’

  
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  On Saturday, December 5, 2009, Glen Lake is hosting the biggest yard sale in Sandy Springs. Residents from the luxury Sandy Springs apartment community and anyone else wanting to participate, as the event is open to the public, should begin gathering items to sell now. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at ...
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• Razer Dials it Back with Abyssus Gaming Mouse

  
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  Maybe its the recession; maybe its the realization that not every gamer has an unlimited amount of money to spend on gear. Whatever the case, preeminent gaming peripheral company Razer has introduced the Abyssus mouse , a simplified version of its high-end products with a more reachable price tag. The Abyssus was ...
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• Donate to the Heron Bay Annual Food Drive

  
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  As Thanksgiving approaches, we all start to think about what we are grateful for, but what about those who are less fortunate than we are? It’s not referred to as the “season of giving” for nothing, and one great way to give is by participating in the annual food drive at Heron Bay Golf and [...]
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• Getting The Best Bargain In Orlando Airport Transportation

  
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  Going to the Orlando area for an upcoming business trip or family holiday? If youre headed towards Orlando, Florida, youre going to need to get some Orlando airport transportation. There are plenty of ways to get from the airport to your hotel or other destination. It all depends what sort of experience you are ...
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• Gourmet Holiday 2009 Collection

  
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  Gourmet has finally given us the official look at the Holiday 2009 Collection drop. There has been a lot of anticipation of what they will be releasing because they bring such a different look. The LA footwear brand presents 4 models that all feature premium materials. The line-up and collection will includes the ...
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• BlackBerry 8520 and LG Shine II to hit AT&T in coming weeks

  
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  Looks like AT&T is adding a few new handsets to its lineup for the holiday buying season as today, Ma’ Bell announced it will be carrying the BlackBerry 8520 and the new LG Shine II, all now added to its “best in the world smartphone lineup.” The Shine II is a 3G slider phone with a 2.2″ screen, stereo ...
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• New Giveaway! Holiday Cards from Cardstore.com

  
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  So are you all ready for another giveaway?!  Well, since the holiday season is nearly upon us, Ive got a wonderful holiday card giveaway sponsored by the folks at Cardstore.com and Hammerpress for you! If you dont already know, Cardstore.com (one of my fab sponsors) offers a huge selection of customizable ...
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• All Kinds of Gifts For Bikers

  
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  Nothing beats heading out for a ride on Christmas day decked out in new gear with all sorts of new biking accessories. From full fingered, padded cycling gloves - a wintertime must have - to entry level biking computers, this list has something every cyclist wants. If your biking friend has everything, splurge and ...
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• Upcoming Events

  
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  WHAT: University of Virginia Artisans Bazaar WHEN: Thursday, November 19 through Saturday, November 21 WHERE: Newcomb Hall Ballroom , Charlottesville, VA WHAT: MMoCA Holiday Art Fair WHEN: Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22 WHERE: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art , 227 State St., Madison WI ...
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• handmade holiday :: discounts for scoutie girl readers!

  
  Scoutie Girl — Authority: 507
  the merchants below all offered to make your handmade holiday a little brighter by extending a discount at their shops to scoutie girl readers! if youd like to get in on the action, just leave a link to your shop, the discount, code, and expiration date in the comments! camp smartypants get 10% off your ...
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