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How do you say Holidays in American sign Language?

There isn't a single sign for "holidays" in American Sign Language (ASL). Instead, you would sign the individual holiday or use a phrase to describe the concept.

Here are some examples:

* Christmas: The sign for Christmas is a combination of the signs for "Christ" and "mass." You would make the "C" handshape and touch your chest for "Christ" and then sign "mass" by making a fist and tapping your chin.

* New Year's: You can sign "New Year" by signing "new" and then "year" with the "Y" handshape.

* Thanksgiving: The sign for "Thanksgiving" is a combination of the signs for "thank" and "give." You would sign "thank" by making the "T" handshape and tapping your chest, then sign "give" by making the "G" handshape and extending your arm forward.

* Vacation: You can sign "vacation" by signing "vacation" with the "V" handshape and moving it in a circular motion.

* Time off: You can sign "time off" by signing "time" and then "off" by making the "O" handshape and moving it away from your body.

To specify a "holiday" in general, you could sign "special day" or "day off" with the appropriate context.

Remember that ASL is a visual language, and the specific signs and expressions can vary based on regional dialects and individual signers.

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