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“Holiday” comes from the Old English word for “holy day”

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Steve Simms

For me every day is a holiday. The word holiday comes from the Old English word for holy day. For me, every day I am alive is a special holy day — a gift that God has dished up for … Continue reading →

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For me, every day is a holiday!

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

The word “holiday” came from the Old English word “hāligdæg,” which means “holy day.” Today “holiday” means a special day set aside to celebrate something and to focus on having as much fun as possible. Of course, every day can’t … Continue reading →

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