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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• Fashionable Holiday Accessories

  
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• How to get a cheap holiday

  
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  Credit R Williams Even if you have left it to the last minute, as we always seem to, holidays don’t have to cost the earth.  It takes a bit of effort, but it is worth honing your holiday bargain hunting skills. Here are 6 ways to holiday on a budget. 1. Deal hunt in the UK  look for deals through cereal ...
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• Happy Victoria Day

  
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• ‘Soma Holiday’ by Greenwheel

  
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• Pull-Apart Rolls Round-Up

  
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• Thomas Kinkade Tabletop Snowman Sculpture: Snow Much Fun Together

  
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• British girl drowns in hotel swimming pool in Egypt

  
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• Planning a Patriotic Themed Memorial Day Party

  
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• Dark and grimy Prague

  
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• Prague river

  
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