Public holidays: meaning, ceremonies, celebrations

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attend a commemorative event

посетить памятное мероприятие

to go to an occasion that honours a person or past event

We attended a commemorative event where families shared stories about those who had been lost.

Our class will attend a commemorative event to remember local people who died in the war.

be widely celebrated

широко отмечаться

to be marked with special activities by many people

A holiday may be widely celebrated even when people follow different customs.

New Year’s Day is widely celebrated, although each family has its own way of marking it.

bring people together

объединять людей

syn:

unite people

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divide people

to create a feeling of connection among people

Public celebrations can bring people together.

A shared holiday often brings people together across generations as families meet for a meal.

celebrate a public holiday

отмечать государственный праздник

to take part in activities for an official day when most people do not work

Our town holds a concert to celebrate a public holiday, and the school choir usually sings.

People may celebrate a public holiday with their families or at a town event.

create a festive atmosphere

создавать праздничную атмосферу

syn:

create a celebratory mood

to make a place feel cheerful and celebratory

Colourful paper decorations helped create a festive atmosphere in our classroom before the party.

Lights and music create a festive atmosphere in the town centre.

have a deeper meaning

have historical significance

have the day off

hold a ceremony

mark a special occasion

observe a tradition

take part in official celebrations