In observance of Sibling Truce Day, my brother and I didn’t fight for two hours, which may qualify as a scientific miracle.
In observance of Clean-Up Day, my brother carefully shoved all his mess under the bed and called it “minimalism.”
Grandma’s observance of Cookie Friday means no one is allowed to be on a diet within a five-mile radius.
Our observance of New Year’s Eve includes yelling “Happy New Year!” at midnight and then immediately forgetting all resolutions.
Some cultures have observance of a “Silent Night” on holidays.
The observance began at dawn when the grandmother lit a single candle. In the observance she bowed, touched the doorframe, and sang softly. Children watched; their small hands learned the observance by copying her careful moves. The observance felt small. Neighbors stopped, joining the observance with quiet smiles. At the end, the street glowed and everyone sighed with gentle relief.
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