feast day

noun

a day, especially a church holiday, for feasting and rejoicing.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English

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feast day
noun
a day designated for feasting

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Feast day is always a great word to know.

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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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Thanksgiving has always been a feast day for the gods of paradox.

Most infants were given names based on the feast day of a particular saint.

For example, invite them to help plan a multicultural feast day that includes family members or a games day at lunch.

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