Festivals are days set aside by custom or by law where normal activities, especially business or work including school, are suspended or reduced. Generally, holidays are meant to allow individuals to celebrate or commemorate cultural events or traditions or religious meanings. Holidays may be determined by a government, religious body, or other group or organization. The extent to which normal activities are reduced by vacation may depend on local laws, habits, occupations held or personal choice.
The concept of a holiday often begins with religious observation. The holiday destinations are usually to allow individuals to tend to religious duties associated with important dates on the calendar. In most modern societies, however, holidays serve as a function of leisure such as days or other weekend activities.
In many societies there is an important distinction between the holidays determined by the government and the holidays set by the religious institution. For example, in many predominantly Christian countries, government-designed holidays may be centered on Christian holidays, although non-Christians can instead observe religious holidays associated with their faith. In some cases, holidays can only be observed nominally. For example, many Jews in America and Europe treat a relatively small Jewish holiday in Hanukkah as a "day off," altering their daily routine for the day.
The word vacation has different connotations in different regions. In the United States, this word is used exclusively to refer to the day of rest, celebration, or events occurring nationally, religiously or culturally, or the event itself, whereas in England and other Commonwealth countries, the word may refer to the period of time in which the leave of a person's duties has been approved, and used as a synonym for the US preferred holiday. This time is usually set aside for rest, travel or participation in recreational activities, with all industries targeted to coincide or enhance this experience. The days of leave may not be in accordance with certain customs or laws. Entrepreneurs and educational institutions may designate 'vacations' themselves that may or may not overlap nationalally or culturally relevant dates, which again come under this connotation, but that is the first implication detailed by this article.
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Etimologi
The word vacation comes from the Old English word h? LigdÃÆ'Â|g ( h? Lig "holy" dÃÆ'Â|g "day"). The original word is only intended for special religious days. In modern usage, it means every day a special break or relaxation, compared to normal days away from work or school.
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Type of vacation (obedience)
Winter holiday in the Northern Hemisphere
Winter in the Northern Hemisphere features many holidays involving festivals and parties. Christmas and holiday seasons surround Christmas and other holidays, and are celebrated by many religions and cultures. Typically, this period begins in early November and ends with New Year's Day. Holiday season in the US, to the period beginning with Thanksgiving and ending with New Year's Eve. Some Christian countries regard the end of the festive season after the feast of Epiphany.
Holidays
Sovereign states and territories observe holidays based on important events for their history. For example, America celebrated Independence Day, celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Other secular holidays
Other secular holidays (non-religious) are observed nationally, internationally (often together with organizations such as the United Nations), and in multi-country territories. The United Nations Calendar Association dedicates decades to specific topics, but also a complete year, month, week and day. A holiday dedicated to the celebration of s.a. warning of the end of World War II, or Shoah, may also be part of reparation obligations in accordance with UN OHCHR's Basic Principles and Guidelines on the Right to Fix and Reparation for Victims of Serious Offenses International Human Rights Law and Serious International Humanitarian Law Violations.
Another example of a big secular holiday is the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated throughout Asia. Many other days are marked to celebrate events or people, but not entirely holiday because work time is rarely provided; examples include Day of View (original US), Labor Day (sometimes celebrated under different names and on different days in different countries), and Earth Day (April 22).
Unofficial vacation
This is a holiday that is not traditionally marked on the calendar. This holiday is celebrated by various groups and individuals. Some promote causes, others recognize historically unofficial events, and others are "funny" holidays that are celebrated with funny intentions. For example, Monkey Day is celebrated on December 14, International Talk Like a Pirate Day was observed on September 19, and the Blasphemy Day was held on 30 September. Other examples are April Fool's Day on April 1 and Liberation Day (Expatriates) on May 31 Various community organizations and marketers are promoting a strange social media holiday.
Religious holidays
Many holidays related to religion and religion (see etymology above). Christian holidays are defined as part of the liturgical year, the main ones being Easter and Christmas. The Protestant Christian Orthodox and Roman Catholic Day of the West or "day of the name" is celebrated on the holy day of each patron, according to the Calendar of saints. Jehovah's Witnesses annually commemorate the "Commemoration of the Death of Jesus Christ", but do not celebrate other holidays with any religious significance such as Easter, Christmas, or New Year. This applies especially to holidays that have combined and absorbed the ritual, tone or practice of non-Christian beliefs into celebrations, as well as distracting holidays or replacing the worship of Jehovah. In Islam, the biggest feast is Eid (immediately after Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (at the end of the pilgrimage). Ahmadi Muslims also celebrate the Promised Messiah's Day, the Promised Reform Day, and the Day of Khilafat, but contrary to popular belief, are not considered holidays. Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs observed several holidays, one of the largest being Diwali (Festival of Light). Japanese holidays contain references to different beliefs and beliefs. The Celtic, Norse, and Neopagan holidays follow the Wheel of the Year sequence. Some are closely related to Swedish celebrations. The BahÃÆ'¡'ÃÆ' Faith observes 11 annual holidays on a given date using the Bahá''á calendar. Jews have two holiday seasons: The Spring Celebration of Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot (Sunday, called Pentecost in Greek); and the Autumn Celebration of Rosh Hashanah (Head of the Year), Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), Sukkot (Tabernacle), and Shemini Atzeret (The Eighth Assembly of the Day).
View Category: Religious holidays for a complete list of holidays related to a specific religion.
See also
- Christmas and holiday season
- Christmas Controversy
- Holiday heart syndrome
- Public holiday
- National Day
- Holiday list by country
- Warning (Anglicanism)
- Warnings and tribute
References
External links
- Holiday in Curlie (based on DMOZ)
- Lallanilla, Marc (November 24, 2004). "Vacation Stress Carries Anxiety and Harassment". ABC News.
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