חַג
chag
Everyday HebrewFormsחַגִּים
MeaningA special day or days when people do not work and celebrate something important, often from their religion or country's history.
HistoryThe word "chag" first appears in the Bible. It comes from a root that means "to circle" or "to dance in a circle". In ancient times, people would make a special trip to a holy place and celebrate by dancing.
Example
Tomorrow is a holiday, so we are not going to school.
