Christian Holidays And Observances

noun a day on which a person celebrates the feast day of the saint after whom he or she is named

• In many cultures, a name day is celebrated as a feast day in honor of a saint with the same name as the person celebrating.
• My name day is coming up next week, so I'm planning a small get-together with friends and family.
• I never really celebrated my name day growing up, but now I like to use it as an excuse to treat myself to something special.
• For her, every birthday is like a name day, a time to reflect on her identity and purpose in life.

noun Thursday - a day of the week, considered the fourth day in a seven-day week

adjective Fat - having a lot of excess body weight or being thick or broad in form

• Fat Thursday is a traditional Christian feast day that is celebrated in some countries.
• We always look forward to Fat Thursday because we get to eat delicious pastries.
• Fat Thursday is the perfect excuse to indulge in all the sweets and treats.
• For some people, Fat Thursday is like a mini Thanksgiving where they feast on all their favorite foods.