Hebrew · Culture & Society
chag
Holiday; festival
A special day of celebration; chag sameach means happy holiday.
חג שמח לכל המשפחה!
Happy holiday to the whole family!
The word 'חג' (chag) comes from the root ח-ג-ג, referring to celebrations and feasting. It has been part of Hebrew religious vocabulary for centuries, denoting Jewish festivals.
'חג' is frequently used in religious and cultural contexts, both formally and informally. It appears in spoken language during holiday seasons as well as in written texts regarding customs.
Prominent in biblical texts as well as in various Jewish religious literature.