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observance n. The act or practice of observing or complying with a law, custom, command, or rule. The act or custom of keeping or celebrating a ... The act of watching; observation: "Consider how much intellect was needed in the architect, and how much observance of nature" (John Ruskin).
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Definition of observance from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... Learn more about "observance" and related topics at Britannica.com...
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Holiday - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The words holiday or vacation have related meanings in different English-speaking countries and continents, but usually refer to one of the following activities or events: • Official or unofficial...
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Definition of observance in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of observance. Pronunciation of observance. Translations of observance. observance synonyms, observance antonyms. Information about observance in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. ... observance - the act of observing; taking a patient look...
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The only religious observance related to the holiday is the lighting of candles. The candles are arranged in a candelabrum called a menorah (or sometimes called a chanukkiah) that holds nine candles: one for each night, plus a shammus (servant) at a different height.
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Definitions: Observance ... Date "observance" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1200. (references) ... Synonyms within Context: Observance...
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While the College doesn’t have a formal policy on religious observance, some students may make a personal decision to observe the holidays of their faith. ... Should a conflict with regard to religious observance arise which cannot be resolved by the student and faculty member, it should be referred to the Department...
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The most important Jewish observance is Shabbat (the Sabbath). ... The Mitzvot - Commandments - are another integral aspect of Jewish observance. According to Jewish tradition, there are 613 Mitzvot. These are interpreted by the sages of Israel, who have had the difficult task of applying the Law to circumstances that...
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Similarly, the shrine found in Buddhist homes or temples is a focal point of Buddhist observance. At the centre of the shrine, there is usually an image of the Buddha. The image may be made of variety of materials such as marble, gold, wood or even clay.
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The School Board supports the study and appreciation of the artistic and cultural aspects of holidays of a religious nature. When such events are planned, including choral and orchestral music, they are implemented ... · There will be no attempt to extort, persuade, or involve students in a religious observance...
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