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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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  • Handmade Holidays: Recycled Felt Journal Cozy


    Crafting a Green WorldAuthority Authority: 519
    The weather is getting colder, and we have a handmade holiday on our minds! Handmade gifts have heart, are better for the environment, and, if you opt to buy, it supports independent artists! If you want to have a totally handmade holiday, now is the time to get started. Over the next couple of months, we’ll ...
    2 hours ago
  • Putumayo: A Family Christmas CD


    Cool Baby KidAuthority Authority: 549
    One could argue that early November is a bit early for holiday displays. A rational person understand a longer holiday season equals larger profits for retailers. But you know what? I dont care. Ive bought into the idea hook, line and sinker. The first batch of kids gifts are wrapped, my family is being harassed ...
    2 hours ago
  • Enjoy a sunny retreat in the Algarve with Holiday Supermarket


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    London, UK, November 4th, 2009 – Holiday Supermarket, a leading online travel company, are delighted to introduce to their clients their range of great holiday packages to the Algarve. The Algarve is a stunning holiday destination just a couple of hours flight from the UK and boasts one of the most beautiful ...
    2 hours ago
  • Veterans Day salutes


    Cranach: The Blog of VeithAuthority Authority: 551
    Today is Veterans Day . Why today? Because the fighting in World War I ended, according to the terms of the armistice of 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. I salute all of you veterans today. Specifically, I would like to honor my father-in-law, who was one of the few survivors ...
    3 hours ago
  • Jon Gosselin Promises The Holidays will Be The Same For The Kids and Other news


    Celebrity News, Celebrity Gossip, Entertainment News - Anything HollywoodAuthority Authority: 640
    Jon Gosselin promises the holidays will be the same for the kids (insert eye roll)Paris Hilton Billboards controversial, not ‘hot’Records: Michael Jackson’s funeral cost nearly $1 millionMadonna heads to Brazil to meet Jesus Luz‘ mum8 people who accidentally found a fortuneBrtish beauty queens fight in ...
    3 hours ago
  • Sports Themed Baby Showers for the Mom That Loves Sports


    Spray Paint Car BlogAuthority Authority: 152
    Throwing a sports themed baby shower is becoming more and more popular, especially among young parents in their twenties and thirties. Not only are sports fan baby showers a blast, but they are also very easy to decorate for. You can really do a lot with a sports theme baby shower; from the food you cater to the ...
    3 hours ago
  • Not ready quite yet


    The Swell LifeAuthority Authority: 566
    Tonight, my friend Katie and I went to Panera and then to Powells Candy Shop in the Sierra Vista Mall. At Powells, they had a full out holiday display filled with lotsa holiday candies and goodies. Katie was so excited and said she was totally in the holiday spirit. Me, not so much.See, I really dont get into the ...
    4 hours ago
  • Fly your flag today: Veterans Day 2009


    Millard Fillmore's BathtubAuthority Authority: 498
    Fly your U.S. flag today — thank a veteran.  We have a lot to thank veterans for, and veterans need a little more appreciation today.   US Veterans Administration tells the history of celebrating Veterans Day on November 11 : World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended ...
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  • Veterans Day


    Flopping AcesAuthority Authority: 648
    Standing in awe, in the presence of giants… Morgan Styke, 5, stands in a formation with her dad, Sgt. Jeremy Charlet, at a dismissal ceremony for his NG unit Monday at the Civic Center in New Ulm, Minn. The New Ulm-based 125th Field Artillary HQ and HQ Battery unit returned home after 22 months of active ...
    4 hours ago
  • To The Veteran’s In My Life… Thank You!


    Clark County Real Estate GuideAuthority Authority: 415
    To each of the men in this show, I love you very much! (You might also like to check out my “ Pre-Veteran’s Day ” post as well.) They Did Their Share On Veteran’s Day we honor Soldiers who protect our nation. For their service as our warriors, They deserve our admiration. Some of them were drafted; ...
    5 hours ago
  • Honoring Veterans Today


    www.markdroberts.comAuthority Authority: 124
    Today is Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor those who have served in the armed forces of our country. Once known as Armistice Day, to commemorate the armistice that brought an end to the hostilities in World War 1, Veterans Day came into being in 1954 when Congress changed the name so that November 11th would be ...
    5 hours ago
  • Celebrate Veteran’s Day


    Personal Finance AdviceAuthority Authority: 124
    On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the War to End All Wars finally drew to a close when the combatant nations signed an armistice to end the First World War. That event was commemorated for the first time on November 11, 1919. Over the years [...]
    5 hours ago
  • Celebrate Veteran’s Day


    SavingAdvice.com BlogAuthority Authority: 492
    On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the War to End All Wars finally drew to a close when the combatant nations signed an armistice to end the First World War. That event was commemorated for the first time on November 11, 1919. Over the years [...]
    5 hours ago
  • 100 Miles Davis


    Ideal Bite Daily TipsAuthority Authority: 124
    Does not-so-fresh produce make you Kind of Blue? Jazz up your holiday dinners by cooking with food produced within 100 miles of home . Youll cut CO2, support local farmers, and hit a taste high note.
    5 hours ago
  • My European vacation


    As Good As It GetsAuthority Authority: 124
    I did a small post once, at a time I just didnt have any inspiration to blog about anything. I posted some of the pictures of our vacation in Europe. I travelled to a few countries there and I actually wanted to travel to a few more. What stopped me was more of the time in which at that point I already left the office ...
    5 hours ago
  • Glazed Nuts


    Lena AustinAuthority Authority: 116
    Nothing like these to keep the mens greedy paws out of my kitchen!
    5 hours ago
  • As the world turns....


    All About Me And A Bag Of Chips!Authority Authority: 123
    Update Time! As of 7:30 am on the dot, the bricklayer arrived and is pouring the neighbors bathroom floor, hence also filling the holes in our ceiling! Apparently, this is how GOOD contractors work and just pisses me off at how bad the ones we hired to remodel were...grrr. So, things seem to be moving along on that ...
    6 hours ago
  • Day 9 Thankful for Our Veterans


    Mom Blog - Jen HouckAuthority Authority: 463
    Today I am so thankful for our Veterans. Their jobs are one of the hardest jobs out there, yet they go proudly and fight for us each and everyday to make sure we can maintain our freedom. Folks, now that is a true hero. They care so much about us and our country that they are putting their life on the line each and ...
    6 hours ago
  • Veterans Day History is Interesting But it Doesn’t Take a Scholar to Say Thank You.


    Symon SezAuthority Authority: 428
    Thank You On This Day, Thank a Veteran: Original "Armistice Day" Honoree Prior to noon on November 7, 1918 United Press president Roy Howard sent a cable to the New York headquarters: “Urgent. Armistice allies Germans signed 11 smorning hostilities ceased 2 safternoon.”  Midday papers blared the ...
    6 hours ago
  • Veterans Day


    Commotion from the Ocean of LifeAuthority Authority: 119
    God Bless all those who serve…. Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Please watch this video (8 minutes) of the changing of the guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlingon National Cemetary.  It’s such precision and it’s beautiful to watch.  You can see why it’s one of the highest honors to ...
    6 hours ago

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