holy day

noun

: a day set aside for special religious observance

Examples of holy day in a Sentence

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December 21, 2024: December solstice February 2, 2025: Groundhog Day and Candlemas, a holy day in the Christian calendar (midpoint between the solstice and equinox). Jamie Carter, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Palm Sunday kicks off the series of Christian holy days that commemorate the Crucifixion and celebrate Jesus Christ's resurrection. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024 The church accepts worshipers every Sunday at 9 a.m. and on holy days through the Nativity façade entrance (east side of the church). Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2024 How the Christian holy day is commemorated worldwide Other groups have also tried to take on different Easter egg traditions. William Westhoven, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for holy day 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of holy day was before the 12th century

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“Holy day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20day. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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holy day

noun
: a day set aside for special religious observance

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