In the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Hungary, Ukraine, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, The Netherlands and Romania, "Delikatessen" (as it is spelled in current German) has a rather different meaning; it designates top-quality (and top-price) foodstuffs.
In Europe is an album by Miles Davis, released in 1963.
Characteristic of a holiday; festive
(holiday) a day on which work is suspended by law or custom; "no mail is delivered on federal holidays"; "it's a good thing that New Year's was a holiday because everyone had a hangover"
A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done
(holiday) vacation: spend or take a vacation
The Holidays are an Australian pop/soul band. Formed in Sydney in 2006, the band consists of Simon Jones, Will Magnus, Alex Kortt and Andrew Kerridge. The band often has additional musicians, including percussionists for their live shows.
A vacation
Na zdravi!
Bruno introduced us to the Czech concept of takeaway pub food and beer. It was very tasty - and especially good because you can have a sneaky pint while you wait for it to cook. Bruno and Sheonagh also taught us the correct toasting etiquette - look the other person straight in the eye, say "Na zdravi!" as you clink your glass, then bang it off the table before taking a deep drink. The first mouthful is always the best, isn't it?
Tower of London
Thomas Cook Group snap in front of the Tower Bridge, London