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red-let·ter day
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red-letter daynoun
a memorably happy or noteworthy day (from the custom of marking holy days in red on church calendars)
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red-letter day
A red letter day (sometimes hyphenated as red-letter day or called scarlet day in academia) is any day of special significance or opportunity. Its roots are in classical antiquity; for instance, important days are indicated in red in a calendar dating from the Roman Republic (509–27 BC).In medieval manuscripts, initial capitals and highlighted words (known as rubrics) were written in red ink. The practice was continued after the invention of the printing press, including in Catholic liturgical books. Many calendars still indicate special dates, festivals and holidays in red instead of black. In the universities of the UK, scarlet days are when doctors may wear their scarlet 'festal' or full dress gowns instead of their undress ('black') gown. In Norway, Sweden, Hong Kong, South Korea, Indonesia and some Latin American countries, a public holiday is sometimes referred to as "red day" (rød dag, röd dag, 빨간 날, 紅日, tanggal merah), as it is printed in red in calendars.
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red-letter day
A red-letter day is a day that is special, significant, or memorable due to a happy, successful event or occurrence. This could include holidays, anniversaries, or personal accomplishments. The term originates from the practice of marking certain days on the calendar in red ink to denote their importance.
Etymology and Origins
Red-Letter Day
A phrase used to express a pleasurable event in one’s past life. This had its origin in the old calendars and almanacks, in which high Church festivals were printed in red ink, and all the other days in black.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of red-letter day in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of red-letter day in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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