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The word 'holiday' comes from "holy day". In ancient times these days were given to workers so they could go to church and worship. Later is was called holiday and did not necessarily mean attendance at worship.
It derives from an Old English word Haligdaeg meaning, holy+day or a religious festival and subsequently a day of recreation.
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What does the word holiday come from?
Holy days
What is the derivative of the word holiday?
Do you mean the derivation of the word holiday? In other words where did the word come from? It comes from a combination of holy plus day. Here is a history of the word: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Etymology-Meaning-Words-1474/Word-meaning-2.htm
What happened to holiday stores?
they only come when it is the holiday
What part of speech is the word holiday?
The word 'holiday' is a noun; a word for a special day of celebration or relaxation; a word for a thing.
Holiday word starting with letter z?
holiday word begins with the letter z
Is the word holiday a verb a noun or an adjective?
The word 'holiday' is a noun; a word for a special day of celebration or relaxation; a word for a thing.
Why would you come goa?
If i get any job or in a holiday as holiday destination . .
What is the full form of holiday?
The word 'holiday' is in its full form.
Is the word holiday a proper noun?
No, the word holiday is a common noun, a general word for any holiday of any kind.A proper noun is the name or title of a specific person, place, or thing. A proper noun for 'holiday' is the name of a holiday, for example:Independence DayChristmasNew Year's Dayor:Judy Holiday (American actress)Holiday, FL 34590Holiday Inn (motel).
Is holiday a common or proper?
The word holiday is a common noun. A specific holiday such as Christmas Holiday or a name such as Judy Holiday are proper nouns.
When will holiday diamonds come?
in 2056
How did the groundhog come about?
By having a holiday
