Phrases Talking about Celebrations and Holidays

To observe the holiday

Meaning

To celebrate or acknowledge a holiday.

Translation language

John: What are your plans for the upcoming holiday?
Alice: We'll be home with family. We plan <b>to observe the holiday</b> traditionally.
John: What traditions do you plan to keep?
Alice: The usual ones: family dinner and gifts. We want <b>to observe the holiday</b> in a meaningful way.