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high days and holidays high days and holidaysSpecial occasions, festivities, or holidays. High days and holidays can be especially difficult for older people living on their own, so if you have an elderly friend or relative, pay them a visit today. On high days and holidays, the council building opens its doors and hosts a number of free activities for the public to enjoy.See also: and, days, high, holidayhigh days and holidays special occasions. informal In the Church's calendar a high day was the day of an important festival. A holiday (originally holy day ) was similar but less specific. Holiday now refers to any day off, without any sacred significance, and so holy day is used if a specifically religious occasion is intended. 1998 Pamela Jooste Dance with a Poor Man's Daughter I was too busy looking out for all of you. I only danced on high days and holidays. See also: and, days, high, holidayˌhigh days and ˈholidays festivals and special occasions: This 19th-century dish was traditionally made on high days and holidays, and is still often eaten at Christmas.See also: and, days, high, holiday |