In most of the English-speaking world a holiday is also a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation (e.g. "I'm going on holiday to Malta next week"), the North American equivalent being "vacation". However, some Canadians (especially those of English or Irish descent) will use both the terms vacation and holiday interchangeably when referring to a trip away from home or time off work.
In Canada and the United States, a holiday is a day set aside by a nation or culture (in some cases, multiple nations and cultures) typically for celebration but sometimes for some other kind of special culture-wide (or national) observance or activity. A holiday can also be a special day on which school and/or offices are closed, such as Labor Day.
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Southland Seafood Festival - Annual event held in Bluff, Southland, New Zealand, showcasing an array of local Southland seafood, fine wine and entertainment.
Meta Description: [ The Oyster Bay Bluff Oyster & Southland Seafood Festival, an annual event held in Bluff, Southland, New Zealand, showcasing an array of local Southland seafood, fine wine and entertainment. Restaurants and community groups from in and around Bluff & Invercargill offer a vast selection of fresh, s... ]
Casino Beef Week - Twelve days of fun in New South Wales, Australia including a family bush dance, street parade and live cattle auctions to celebrate the local beef industry.
Meta Description: [ Casino Beef Week., Casino Beef Week is held every year in Casino in the Northern Rivers; Casino Beef Week will be held from May 21 to May 27, 2007. ]
Cloghane and Brandon Celtic Festival of Lughnasa - Revival of an ancient pre-Christian celebration of the harvest held in County Kerry, Ireland. Events include storytelling, sand sculpture, a vintage car exhibition and a treasure hunt.
Meta Description: [ Cloghane and Brandon Celtic Festival of Lughnasa, County Kerry, Ireland ]
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival - Annual wildflower festival in Crested Butte, Colorado. Trail walks, photo workshops, rides and overnight outings in a week long celebration of wildflowers.
Meta Description: [ The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is a week-long botanical celebration held every July in the Wildflower Capitol of Colorado. ]
Festivals.com - Searchable collection of events and parties around the world. Includes photos and festival search.
Meta Description: [ Festivals.com is the center of the events world with more than 40,000 festivals and events to search by keyword, geography or date. They are organized by art, culture, children, fairs, motor sports, music and sports. News, Features and the Greatest Event on Earth are added services. Travel resour... ]
Galway Oyster Festival - Festival schedule, highlights and travel information for Galway, Ireland. Accommodations guide and online booking available.
Meta Description: [ Galway Ireland - Galway International Oyster Festival Ireland. Enjoy oysters, guinness, entertainment, music and all the fun of Galway at this years Galway Oyster Festival in Ireland. The home of oysters, guinness and craic! ]
Meetingeurope.com - Festival itineraries and contact information for Venezia, Italy.
Meta Description: [ All events 2006 - 2007 in Venice including Carnival 2007programme. Costume rental Atelier. Cultural events and incentive all over Europe organization., All events in Venice 2004 including Carnival 2004 programme. Costume rental Atelier. Cultural events, shows and incentive all over Europe organiz... ]
Ollesummer - Details on the largest beer festival in the Nordic countries, Beersummer. Includes different stages, beer tents and entertainment. Held in Estonia.
San Clemente Ocean Festival - Non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion and support of ocean safety. Held in San Clemente, CA.
Whatsonwhen.com - A directory of world wide events, hotels, packages, and flights.
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