observe the Sabbath
Keep holy day
To observe the Sabbath is to keep the weekly day of rest according to religious tradition—refraining from work, attending services, and dedicating time to worship or reflection.
For Jews, the Sabbath runs from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown; for most Christians, it's Sunday.
They observe the Sabbath strictly and won't drive or use electricity.
- family mealsHousehold members eating together
- family timeShared household leisure
- meditationFocused attention practice
- gratitudeThankfulness for kindness received
- prayerAddress to deity
worship · scripture reading · fellowship · storytelling · fasting · repentance · silence · Eucharist · communal singing · hospitality · contemplation · spiritual renewal · divine connection · tithing · sacred time · journaling · Sunday · holy day
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