A holiday is day set aside by a nation or culture (in some cases, multiple nations and cultures) typically for celebration but sometimes for some other kind of special culture-wide (or national) observation or activity.
Based on the English words holy and day, holidays originally represented special days of the Christian Church calendar. The word has evolved in general usage to mean any special day, or even non-special day on which school and/or offices are closed such as Sunday.
In late 20th century, Saturday has become increasingly considered holiday as well as Sunday.
The US Congress changed the observance of Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and Washington's Birthday from fixed dates to certain Monday's in 1968 (effective 1971). Several states had passed similar laws earlier.
Holiday Crafter Holiday craft projects, techniques, contests, ideas, tutorials, and reviews for every crafter who loves the holidays. http://www.holidaycrafter.com/
Frugal Holiday Articles A collection of articles to help make the holiday season more meaningful and less expensive. http://www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/dollar/holiday.html
Commonwealth Day Information concerning the annual celebration held on the 2nd Monday in March, includes Queen's message and program materials. http://www.commonwealthday.co.uk/
Holiday Chat's Little Home on the Web Home of mailing list where subscribers can discuss anything related to any holiday. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5152/holiday.htm
Coffeerooms Holidays Board A place for sharing holiday tips -- all holidays, all year. http://www.coffeerooms.com/forums/holidays/celebrate/index.html
Everything Holidays Resource for everything to do with holidays, celebrations and personal milestones. http://www.everythingholidays.com/
The Neighbors Day Intitiative Group Organization promoting this holiday on the last Saturday in September. Site features basic information on the campaign. http://www.neighborsday.org/
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