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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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  • OT: Google’s Holiday gift is huge, but you likely won’t see it


    Just Another iPhone Blog — Authority Authority: 586
    Here is one of those times  that Google’s “Don’t be evil” seems to come into play. Instead of simply offering special Holiday sales (though there is a storage space sale ), they seem to have launched a huge, albeit vague PR/Humanitarian campaign involving $20 Million and a list of charities . I’m not ...
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  • The Cutest Christmas Tree Cupcakes


    At Home with Kim Vallee — Authority Authority: 431
    Bakerella made those eye-catching Christmas Tree Cupcakes.  She used sugar cones to form the base of the tree, candy melts, white and pink sugar crystals,  candy canes, fondant, icing colors, sprinkles (snowflake and confetti) plus the cupcakes. Her hard works totally worth it. They are superbly done. She pushed ...
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  • 5 Amazing Ways to Welcome 2010


    All Women Stalk — Authority Authority: 443
    1. Proposal on New Year’s Eve What could be better than starting the new year engaged? Make sure that you are dressed appropriately in case the boyfriend asks though. 2. Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions I don’t know about you but I always have a hard time sticking to mine. This post made me realize ...
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  • Year-End Sales May Not Signal Recovery


    The New Entrepreneur - BusinessWeek — Authority Authority: 125
    Strong holiday sales are buoying some small businesses and blunting losses from a mostly dismal year, but the increase may not sustain them into 2010. Case in point: Aunt Sallys Praline Shops , the New Orleans pecan candy maker that weve been chronicling along with other businesses through this holiday season. ...
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  • Lave Me Soap Co. Sale


    Craft Gossip — Authority Authority: 162
    Lave Me Soap Co. has reduced the prices on all their fall and winter soaps . Pictured here is the Glitter and Glitz Holiday Tree soap .
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  • Make Your Hangover Less Painful


    FitSugar — Authority Authority: 613
    It seems like people drink more in December. I think its because theres a lot of celebrating going on, and even if youre not celebrating, its cold out and liquor makes you feel warm inside. Its not until the next morning that you realize all that punch was a bad idea. Your head is pounding, the room is spinning, and ...
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  • A Little Christmas Music


    Proof Positive — Authority Authority: 544
    Celtic Woman: Oh, Come All Ye Faithful
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  • National Inflation Associations Top 10 Predictions for 2010


    Stupidica — Authority Authority: 176
    The National Inflation Association is pleased to announce its top 10 predictions for 2010. 1) We will learn the 2009 holiday shopping season was a bust. The Commerce Department reported seasonally adjusted November retail sales up 1.3% from October. However, if you apply the average seasonal adjustments that were used ...
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  • Silky Gift Kerchiefs - Bobo Wrapping Scarves are a Sustainable and Stylish Way to Give (GALLERY)


    TrendHunter.com - Marketing Strategy — Authority Authority: 688
    (TrendHunter.com) Hardcore green gifters will probably use old newspapers, tissue boxes, and garbage bags to wrap presents during the holidays, but if you’re self-conscious about appearances, the BOBO wrapping scarves will…
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  • Will 2010 be the Year of Net TV Shopping Integration?


    Family Learning Center — Authority Authority: 164
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  • Last-minute shipping deals


    Consumer Reports Money & Shopping Blog — Authority Authority: 610
    If you thought it was too late to shop online for Christmaswithout paying through the nose for expedited shipping, we’ve got some goodnews for you procrastinators. Many retailers, in an attempt to keep the cashregisters ringing until the last possible moment, have sweetened the pot byoffering free upgrades to ...
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  • Holiday Table


    mimi and meg — Authority Authority: 134
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  • Zhu Zhu pets available at Walmart, Toys R Us


    Consuming Interests — Authority Authority: 538
    This years hot toy of the year has been hard to find on store shelves, but thousands of Zhu Zhu pets are now available in time to put under the tree. Walmart said it has hundreds of thousands of the robotic hamsters that kids love that it began selling in early morning specials today. Theyll have them for sale again ...
    2 hours ago

  • DOWNLOAD: The MakeUseOf Shopping Guide


    MakeUseOf — Authority Authority: 708
    By merging our off and online shopping lives, potential skyrockets. Potential for great products, incredible prices and shopping safety. And yes, we do love shopping . With the holidays on the horizon, the shopping hysteria has kicked in. The result? Retailers telling you what to buy and malls filled to bursting. ...
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  • Late Shopper Gift Guide :: BCBG


    mimi and meg — Authority Authority: 134
    Pave Chain Necklace ; Fold-Over Demi Belts from top: Skinny Leather Belt ; Thick Studded Belt ; Bead-Embellished Mesh Belt ; Bauhaus Watch Ella Strappy Platform Pump ; Canvas Weekender Bag Metallic-Jacquard Strapless Dress ; Textured Sequin Dress
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  • You know, like Death At A Funeral


    Jake Cleland — Authority Authority: 445
    Jake: Should we see Sherlock Holmes together? Jake: And should someone make a black version called Sherlock Homez? Scott: Perhap Scott: And yes
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  • Top 5 Twisted Holiday Films: No. 3 — Lethal Weapon


    The Blogs at HowStuffWorks — Authority Authority: 508
    More than any other film on our list, “Lethal Weapon” hits upon an unfortunate holiday truism: The season can be depressing for reasons that have nothing to do with beefing relatives, flight delays and that elbow you took to the eye at the Apple store.  In fact, until recently, many assumed that suicide rates ...
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  • Bai Bai 2009…Blue Blood Style


    Fashion Feed of SL — Authority Authority: 173
    I was so excited when the notice came from Blue Blood that she had set up a Bye Bye 2009 Hunt in the castle going on through the end of the week. Not only could I find a cute outfit in a variety of colors for only 1L each, but I had found another excuse to prolong my procrastination on building hehehe.  The outfit is ...
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  • Late Shopper Gift Guide :: Victorias Secret


    mimi and meg — Authority Authority: 134
    Mukluk slippers ; Old School Pant Fireside Long Jane Pajama Embellished Tee ; Hoodie Fireside Long Jane Pajama ; Sleepover Flannel Pajama VS has teamed up with colleges to make collegiate products! See if your local store has your team here .
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  • Racked Giveaway Extravaganza: Holiday Gifts Under $10, Including Our Contest Winner!


    Racked NY — Authority Authority: 669
    Image via Lush This holiday season, you can still be the offices trumping Secret Santa with the present that tops our list of gifts under $10 . Last week, we asked readers to send in their favorite cheap gift, with a $50 gift certificate to the Lucky e-boutique going to the winner. Racked readers ...
    2 hours ago

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