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Sometimes but some people go overboard !
They where it during festivals and holidays.
No-one drowned or died otherwise during the transatlantic voyage. Only when the crew and passengers had to stay on board when the Mayflower harboured in Cape Cod during the winter in which they arrived, half of them died. Not from falling overboard, but from diseases.
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It is a tradition to hold a cocktail party during the holidays for some people because it is a time when people like to socialize and unwind. It is often done at Christmas to entertain friends and family.
Fear of litigation Some people don't think it goes overboard.
do the people in Chile celebrate holidays
Both are correct.However, people in Europe and non-US countries talk about being "on holiday". US people more often say "During the holidays I went..."
During summer vacations and holidays like Christmas for the special events.
Probably because more people have off of work.
How do they do that is they must be not sick and die.
Surprisingly, many people are sad or stressed during the holidays rather than joyful.