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Halloween
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the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
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Halloween: the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
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Pasch
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the Christian festival of Easter
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Pasch: the Christian festival of Easter
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Pasch
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the Jewish feast of the Passover
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Pasch: the Jewish feast of the Passover
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Eastertide
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the Easter season
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Eastertide: the Easter season
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Palm_Sunday
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Sunday before Easter
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Palm_Sunday: Sunday before Easter
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Passion_Sunday
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second Sunday before Easter
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Passion_Sunday: second Sunday before Easter
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Good_Friday
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Friday before Easter
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Good_Friday: Friday before Easter
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Low_Sunday
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the Sunday following Easter
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Low_Sunday: the Sunday following Easter
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Holy_Saturday
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the Saturday before Easter; the last day of Lent
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Holy_Saturday: the Saturday before Easter; the last day of Lent
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Holy_Innocents'_Day
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December 28, commemorating Herod's slaughter of the children of Bethlehem
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Holy_Innocents'_Day: December 28, commemorating Herod's slaughter of the children of Bethlehem
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Septuagesima
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the 3rd Sunday before Lent (or the 9th before Easter)
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Septuagesima: the 3rd Sunday before Lent (or the 9th before Easter)
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Quinquagesima
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the Sunday before Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent)
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Quinquagesima: the Sunday before Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent)
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Quadragesima
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the first Sunday in Lent
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Quadragesima: the first Sunday in Lent
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Trinity_Sunday
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eighth Sunday after Easter
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Trinity_Sunday: eighth Sunday after Easter
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Rogation_Day
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one of the three days before Ascension Day; observed by some Christians as days of supplication
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Rogation_Day: one of the three days before Ascension Day; observed by some Christians as days of supplication
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Solemnity_of_Mary
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(Roman Catholic Church) a holy day of obligation
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Solemnity_of_Mary: (Roman Catholic Church) a holy day of obligation
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Ascension
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(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
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Ascension: (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
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Circumcision
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(Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church) feast day celebrating the circumcision of Jesus; celebrated on January 1st
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Circumcision: (Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church) feast day celebrating the circumcision of Jesus; celebrated on January 1st
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Maundy_Thursday
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the Thursday before Easter; commemorates the Last Supper
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Maundy_Thursday: the Thursday before Easter; commemorates the Last Supper
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Corpus_Christi
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Thursday after Trinity Sunday; first celebrated in 1246
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Corpus_Christi: Thursday after Trinity Sunday; first celebrated in 1246
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Saints_Peter_and_Paul
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first celebrated in the 3rd century
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Saints_Peter_and_Paul: first celebrated in the 3rd century
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Assumption
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celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church
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Assumption: celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church
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Dormition
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celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Assumption in the Roman Catholic Church and is also celebrated on August 15th
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Dormition: celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Assumption in the Roman Catholic Church and is also celebrated on August 15th
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Epiphany
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twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus
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Epiphany: twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus
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Saint_Joseph
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a Christian holy day
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Saint_Joseph: a Christian holy day
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Twelfthtide
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the season of Epiphany
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Twelfthtide: the season of Epiphany
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Twelfth_night
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eve of Twelfth day; evening of January 5
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Twelfth_night: eve of Twelfth day; evening of January 5
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All_Saints'_Day
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a Christian feast day honoring all the saints; first observed in 835
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All_Saints'_Day: a Christian feast day honoring all the saints; first observed in 835
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Immaculate_Conception
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Roman Catholic holy day first celebrated in 1854
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Immaculate_Conception: Roman Catholic holy day first celebrated in 1854
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Allhallowtide
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the season of All Saints' Day
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Allhallowtide: the season of All Saints' Day
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All_Souls'_Day
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a day of supplication for all the souls in purgatory
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All_Souls'_Day: a day of supplication for all the souls in purgatory
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Ash_Wednesday
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the 7th Wednesday before Easter; the first day of Lent; the day following Mardi Gras (`Fat Tuesday'); a day of fasting and repentance
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Ash_Wednesday: the 7th Wednesday before Easter; the first day of Lent; the day following Mardi Gras (`Fat Tuesday'); a day of fasting and repentance
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Ember_Day
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a day set aside for fasting and prayer
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Ember_Day: a day set aside for fasting and prayer
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Passover
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(Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
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Passover: (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
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Christmas
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a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
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Christmas: a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
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Christmas_Eve
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the day before Christmas
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Christmas_Eve: the day before Christmas
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Christmas
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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Christmas: period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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Boxing_Day
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first weekday after Christmas
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Boxing_Day: first weekday after Christmas
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Purim
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(Judaism) a Jewish holy day commemorating their deliverance from massacre by Haman
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Purim: (Judaism) a Jewish holy day commemorating their deliverance from massacre by Haman
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Shavous
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(Judaism) Jewish holy day celebrated on the sixth of Sivan to celebrate Moses receiving the Ten Commandments
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Shavous: (Judaism) Jewish holy day celebrated on the sixth of Sivan to celebrate Moses receiving the Ten Commandments
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Shimchath_Torah
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(Judaism) a Jewish holy day celebrated on the 22nd or 23rd of Tishri to celebrate the completion of the annual cycle of readings of the Torah
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Shimchath_Torah: (Judaism) a Jewish holy day celebrated on the 22nd or 23rd of Tishri to celebrate the completion of the annual cycle of readings of the Torah
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Tishah_b'Av
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(Judaism) a major fast day on the Jewish calendar commemorating the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem
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Tishah_b'Av: (Judaism) a major fast day on the Jewish calendar commemorating the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem
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Fast_of_Gedaliah
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(Judaism) a minor fast day on Tishri 3 that commemorates the killing of the Jewish governor of Judah
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Fast_of_Gedaliah: (Judaism) a minor fast day on Tishri 3 that commemorates the killing of the Jewish governor of Judah
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Fast_of_Tevet
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(Judaism) a minor fast day on Tevet 10 commemorates the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem and has also been proclaimed a memorial day for the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust
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Fast_of_Tevet: (Judaism) a minor fast day on Tevet 10 commemorates the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem and has also been proclaimed a memorial day for the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust
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Fast_of_Esther
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(Judaism) a minor fast day on Adar 13 commemorates three days that Esther fasted before approaching the Persian king on behalf of the Jewish people; the fast is connected with Purim
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Fast_of_Esther: (Judaism) a minor fast day on Adar 13 commemorates three days that Esther fasted before approaching the Persian king on behalf of the Jewish people; the fast is connected with Purim
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Fast_of_the_Firstborn
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(Judaism) a minor fast day on Nissan 14 that is observed only by firstborn males; it is observed on the day before Passover
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Fast_of_the_Firstborn: (Judaism) a minor fast day on Nissan 14 that is observed only by firstborn males; it is observed on the day before Passover
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Fast_of_Tammuz
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(Judaism) a minor fast day on Tammuz 17 when the walls of Jerusalem were breached
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Fast_of_Tammuz: (Judaism) a minor fast day on Tammuz 17 when the walls of Jerusalem were breached
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Hanukkah
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(Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC
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Hanukkah: (Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC
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Lag_b'Omer
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(Judaism) Jewish holy day; the 33rd day after the 2nd day of Passover; the 18th day of Iyar
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Lag_b'Omer: (Judaism) Jewish holy day; the 33rd day after the 2nd day of Passover; the 18th day of Iyar
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legal_holiday
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authorized by law and limiting work or official business
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legal_holiday: authorized by law and limiting work or official business
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bank_holiday
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any of several weekdays when banks are closed; a legal holiday in Britain
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bank_holiday: any of several weekdays when banks are closed; a legal holiday in Britain
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Commonwealth_Day
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British, anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth
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Commonwealth_Day: British, anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth
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Dominion_Day
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a legal holiday in Canada commemorating receiving Dominion status in 1867
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Dominion_Day: a legal holiday in Canada commemorating receiving Dominion status in 1867
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Bastille_Day
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a legal holiday in France celebrating the storming of the Paris bastille in 1789
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Bastille_Day: a legal holiday in France celebrating the storming of the Paris bastille in 1789
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Remembrance_Day
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the Sunday nearest to November 11 when those who died in World War I and World War II are commemorated
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Remembrance_Day: the Sunday nearest to November 11 when those who died in World War I and World War II are commemorated
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Veterans_Day
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a legal holiday in the United States; formerly Armistice Day but called Veterans' Day since 1954
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Veterans_Day: a legal holiday in the United States; formerly Armistice Day but called Veterans' Day since 1954
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Thanksgiving
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fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
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Thanksgiving: fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
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Victoria_Day
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a public holiday in Canada on the Monday on or before May 24th
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Victoria_Day: a public holiday in Canada on the Monday on or before May 24th
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year
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the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun
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year: the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun
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anomalistic_year
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time of the earth's revolution from perihelion to perihelion again; 365 days and 6 hr and 13 min and 53.1 sec
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anomalistic_year: time of the earth's revolution from perihelion to perihelion again; 365 days and 6 hr and 13 min and 53.1 sec
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year-end
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the end of a calendar year
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year-end: the end of a calendar year
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common_year
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a year that is not a leap year
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common_year: a year that is not a leap year
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leap_year
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in the Gregorian calendar: any year divisible by 4 except centenary years divisible by 400
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leap_year: in the Gregorian calendar: any year divisible by 4 except centenary years divisible by 400
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off_year
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a year in which no major political elections are held
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off_year: a year in which no major political elections are held
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off_year
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a year in which productivity is low or inferior
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off_year: a year in which productivity is low or inferior
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calendar_year
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the year (reckoned from January 1 to December 31) according to Gregorian calendar
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calendar_year: the year (reckoned from January 1 to December 31) according to Gregorian calendar
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solar_year
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the time for the earth to make one revolution around the sun, measured between two vernal equinoxes
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solar_year: the time for the earth to make one revolution around the sun, measured between two vernal equinoxes
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lunar_year
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a period of 12 lunar months
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lunar_year: a period of 12 lunar months
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fiscal_year
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any accounting period of 12 months
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fiscal_year: any accounting period of 12 months
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school
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the period of instruction in a school; the time period when school is in session
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school: the period of instruction in a school; the time period when school is in session
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school_year
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the period of time each year when the school is open and people are studying
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school_year: the period of time each year when the school is open and people are studying
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year
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a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
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year: a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
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annum
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(Latin) year
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annum: (Latin) year
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year
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a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity
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year: a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity
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semester
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half a year; a period of 6 months
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semester: half a year; a period of 6 months
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bimester
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a period of 2 months
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bimester: a period of 2 months
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Olympiad
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one of the four-year intervals between Olympic Games; used to reckon time in ancient Greece for twelve centuries beginning in 776 BC
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Olympiad: one of the four-year intervals between Olympic Games; used to reckon time in ancient Greece for twelve centuries beginning in 776 BC
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lustrum
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a period of five years
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lustrum: a period of five years
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decade
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a period of 10 years
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decade: a period of 10 years
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century
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a period of 100 years
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century: a period of 100 years
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quadrennium
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a period of four years
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quadrennium: a period of four years
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quinquennium
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a period of five years
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quinquennium: a period of five years
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quattrocento
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the 15th century in Italian art and literature
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quattrocento: the 15th century in Italian art and literature
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twentieth_century
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the century from 1901 to 2000
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twentieth_century: the century from 1901 to 2000
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half-century
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a period of 50 years
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half-century: a period of 50 years
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quarter-century
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a period of 25 years
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quarter-century: a period of 25 years
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month
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a time unit of approximately 30 days
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month: a time unit of approximately 30 days
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quarter
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a fourth part of a year; three months
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quarter: a fourth part of a year; three months
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phase_of_the_moon
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a time when the Moon presents a particular recurring appearance
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phase_of_the_moon: a time when the Moon presents a particular recurring appearance
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new_moon
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the time at which the Moon appears as a narrow waxing crescent
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new_moon: the time at which the Moon appears as a narrow waxing crescent
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half-moon
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the time at which the Moon is at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated
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half-moon: the time at which the Moon is at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated
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first_quarter
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the first fourth of the Moon's period of revolution around the Earth
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first_quarter: the first fourth of the Moon's period of revolution around the Earth
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last_quarter
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the last fourth of the Moon's period of revolution around the Earth
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last_quarter: the last fourth of the Moon's period of revolution around the Earth
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full_moon
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the time when the Moon is fully illuminated
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full_moon: the time when the Moon is fully illuminated
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harvest_moon
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the full moon nearest the September equinox
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harvest_moon: the full moon nearest the September equinox
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lunar_month
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the period between successive new moons (29.531 days)
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lunar_month: the period between successive new moons (29.531 days)
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anomalistic_month
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period between successive perigees; approximately 27.5546 days
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anomalistic_month: period between successive perigees; approximately 27.5546 days
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sidereal_time
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measured by the diurnal motion of stars
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sidereal_time: measured by the diurnal motion of stars
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sidereal_day
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the time for one complete rotation of the earth relative to a particular star, about 4 minutes shorter than a mean solar day
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sidereal_day: the time for one complete rotation of the earth relative to a particular star, about 4 minutes shorter than a mean solar day
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day
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the period of time taken by a particular planet (e.g. Mars) to make a complete rotation on its axis
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day: the period of time taken by a particular planet (e.g. Mars) to make a complete rotation on its axis
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