holiday
The origin and history of holiday.
Etymology
From Old English hāligdæg, literally "holy day," originally referring to a religious feast day before broadening to any day of rest or celebration.
The origin and history of holiday.
From Old English hāligdæg, literally "holy day," originally referring to a religious feast day before broadening to any day of rest or celebration.
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