Antiholiday

/ˌæntiˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ noun

Definition

A day or period designated to protest, reject, or counter the celebration of a traditional holiday.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + holiday (a day of celebration). 'Holiday' comes from Old English 'haligdæg' (holy day). 'Antiholiday' is a modern term reflecting contemporary activist culture.

Kelly Says

Some groups organize 'Capitalist Christmas' protests or 'Buy Nothing Day' to actively resist consumer holidays—it's a way of using the holiday calendar itself as a form of political protest!

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