concept   observance
culture   Western countries
statement   In Western countries, the observance of holidays and traditions is common, valued, and comes with societal expectations for participation.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 observance Western countries Observance of national holidays such as Independence Day and Thanksgiving is common, with many people taking time off work to celebrate. 1
2 observance Western countries Observance of public holidays and religious events is common and often celebrated with gatherings and special traditions. 1
3 observance Western countries Observance of holidays and traditions is common and valued, with many societal expectations around participation. 1
4 religious observance Western countries Attending church service on Sundays is a common religious observance. 1
5 religious observance Western countries Attending religious services on Sunday is common and important for many people 1
6 religious observance Western countries Religious observance is a personal choice and not typically mandated by the government. 1