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Latest post Fri, Dec 12 2008 4:33 AM by Liveinjapan. 4 replies.
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Liveinjapan  +  610129 Fri, 12 Dec 08 02:12 AM
Are they both correct and mean the same?

the year-end and new year holiday
the year-end and new year holidays

Thanks.
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Please feel free to correct any words I wrote.LiJ
Annvan, 347 days ago
Do you mean the two days - New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?
Liveinjapan  +  610159 Fri, 12 Dec 08 04:10 AM
Hi, Annvan
I mean a week-long holiday(s?) which usually runs from Dec 28 through Jan 4 in my country.
Grammar Geek  +  610161 Fri, 12 Dec 08 04:24 AM
 If it's one block of time, then I'd probably keep it singular, but either is okay.
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Liveinjapan, 346 days ago
Thanks a million, GG.
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