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Originally all holidays were religious festivals. that is where the word 'holiday' comes from - 'holy day'. Nowadays the holidays that are still religious are Christmas (celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ), Good Friday (remembering the Crucifixion) and Easter (celebrating the Resurrection). In some countries, Pentecost ('Whitsunday') is still a holiday - this commemorates the coming oof the Holy Spirit, and also, in some countries, Ascension Day (when Jesus ascended into heaven) is also a holiday. In Catholic countries other days may also be holidays, such as the start of Lent (Ash Wednesday), and, as Catholics revere saints much more than protestant countries, many saints days can also be holidays.
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