Religious Holidays

8 words in this vocabulary list

noun the coming or arrival of something or someone important

  • The Advent season is a time of preparation and waiting for the birth of Jesus.
  • The Advent calendar is a fun way to count down the days until Christmas.
  • Let's start the Advent countdown with some holiday shopping!
  • Embarking on a new project can feel like the beginning of an exciting Advent journey.

noun A day set aside for atonement and repentance in some religious traditions

  • The Day of Atonement is considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
  • On the Day of Atonement, we fast and pray for forgiveness.
  • I'm really looking forward to the Day of Atonement because it means no school or work.
  • For me, the Day of Atonement symbolizes a fresh start and a chance to make amends.

noun A person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'holy day' is a noun referring to a day that is considered sacred or set apart for religious observance.

  • The holy day of Eid al-Fitr is a significant religious celebration for Muslims.
  • I always look forward to the holy day of Christmas because of the festive atmosphere.
  • Let's plan a get-together for the holy day of Diwali, it's going to be lit!
  • For her, every Sunday is a holy day dedicated to self-care and relaxation.

noun Mardi Gras

  • The annual Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans attracts thousands of tourists each year.
  • I can't wait to catch some beads at Mardi Gras next week!
  • Mardi Gras is gonna be lit this year, I heard there's a great parade planned.
  • For me, Mardi Gras symbolizes a time of joy and celebration with loved ones.

noun a journey or crossing from one place to another

verb to move or travel across or through a place

preposition to skip or overlook something

  • The board decided to pass over the candidate due to lack of experience.
  • I think we should pass over that restaurant and try something new.
  • Let's pass over this party and find something more fun to do.
  • It's important not to pass over the small details when working on a project.

noun the day of the week between Saturday and Monday

adjective relating to or characteristic of Sunday

  • On Sunday, many people attend religious services at their local church.
  • Let's grab brunch together this Sunday.
  • I'm just gonna chill at home all Sunday.
  • Sunday is like a reset button for the week ahead.

noun a day dedicated to a particular saint or religious event, typically marked by special observances or celebrations

  • The feast day of Saint Patrick is celebrated on March 17th.
  • We always have a big party on my birthday, it's like my own personal feast day.
  • I can't wait for the feast day at the end of the month, it's going to be epic!
  • For me, every Sunday is a feast day because I get to relax and enjoy good food with my family.

noun a Hebrew month corresponding to February or March

adjective relating to the Hebrew month of Adar

  • Adar is a traditional Welsh name that means 'oak tree'.
  • My friend Adar is coming over for dinner tonight.
  • I heard Adar aced his math test, he's so smart!
  • The old oak tree in the park stood tall and strong like Adar, a symbol of resilience.