The term holiday is used to describe days that have been designated as special
observances to commemorate an event, to pay tribute to a person, or to acknowledge a special group. There are some
holidays meant just for fun.
Holidays are celebrated in traditional ways that vary in different countries, different faiths, and
are different within families. Some holidays are celebrated in a traditional way with gift exchanges or gift giving
such as Christmas, Chanukah, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine Day and so on.
The Holiday Gift Guide provides historical information on the traditional gift
giving holidays as well as reference information on other holidays and special occasions.
Some days have been created by people that have special meanings such as Brother's Day (May 24) or
International Clothesline Week (June 3-10) which encourages the public to conserve energy by hanging their clothes
to dry outside instead of using their electric dryer.
Whatever the day or the event, you can use it to send a greeting, perform a service, or give a gift
just because.