As Christmas is coming up in a few days and as we move through the holiday season, I “naturally” think to myself…. why do we have all these holidays, anyway? Of course, I am sure you are pondering this same question. The etymology of the word “holiday” going back to the 1200s refers to "holy day, consecrated day, religious anniversary” etc. but moving forward to the 15th century, the meaning went to both "religious festival" and "
THE HOLIDAYS
THE HOLIDAYS
THE HOLIDAYS
As Christmas is coming up in a few days and as we move through the holiday season, I “naturally” think to myself…. why do we have all these holidays, anyway? Of course, I am sure you are pondering this same question. The etymology of the word “holiday” going back to the 1200s refers to "holy day, consecrated day, religious anniversary” etc. but moving forward to the 15th century, the meaning went to both "religious festival" and "