An annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of a nation's assumption of independent statehood.

A holiday celebrated in the United States commemorating the country's independence from Great Britain, celebrated each year on the 4th of July.

(Christianity, Islam, Judaism) The Last Judgment, Final Judgment, final trial of all humankind, both the living and dead by God expected to take place at the end of the world, when each is rewarded or punished according to his or her merits.

(idiomatic) recently; lately; a few days ago.

The day on which Christmas is celebrated. It is December 25 in the West, and January 7 in some Eastern Orthodox churches.

(Canada, UK, informal) Remembrance Day.

The United States national holiday in honor of veterans past and present, observed on November 11th.

(chiefly Britain) The Sunday closest to November 11, observed in commemoration of the fallen in the two World Wars.

In existence now; current or contemporary.

(US, informal) Thanksgiving; an American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.