OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaA holiday is a very special day that we celebrate! Some holidays happen once a year, like your birthday or Thanksgiving. On a holiday, many people take a break from school or work. It is a time for everyone to feel happy and share joy with others.
Families and friends often come together on holidays to eat yummy food and play games. Some holidays have bright decorations, like colorful lights or flowers. Each holiday is different, but they all help us make wonderful memories with the people we love!
- There are holidays celebrated in every country around the world.
- Some holidays are thousands of years old!
- The word “holiday” originally meant “holy day.”
