red-letter day
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Puzzle #189 · December 7, 2025
Early Roman calendars used red ink for important dates. This continued into medieval times when monks used red ink (rubrics) to highlight saints‘ days, holy days, and festivals.
By the 1700s, with calendars becoming widespread, red-marked days became associated with days off and celebrations, moving from religious to secular importance.
Today, ’red-letter day‘ describes any landmark positive event, like a graduation, a major sports victory, or a personal milestone.
By the 1700s, with calendars becoming widespread, red-marked days became associated with days off and celebrations, moving from religious to secular importance.
Today, ’red-letter day‘ describes any landmark positive event, like a graduation, a major sports victory, or a personal milestone.
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