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a Christian holy day; one of four specified days when certain payments are due
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christian holy day a religious holiday for Christians
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britain,
u.k.,
uk,
united kingdom,
united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland,
great britain a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
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11 november,
martinmas,
st martin's day the feast of Saint Martin; a quarter day in Scotland
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annunciation day,
lady day,
march 25,
annunciation (Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ
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michaelmas,
michaelmas day,
september 29 honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
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candlemas,
candlemas day,
feb 2 feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland
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august 1,
lammas,
lammas day commemorates Saint Peter's miraculous deliverance from prison; a quarter day in Scotland; a harvest festival in England
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christmas day,
dec 25,
xmas,
christmas a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
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june 24,
midsummer's day,
midsummer day,
st john's day a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
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