Definition

Proper noun: - A holiday observed in some southern U.S. states: "Jefferson Davis' Birthday" is a commemorative day honoring the birth of Jefferson Davis, who served as the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. It is not a federal holiday but is recognized by official proclamation or observance in several southern states.

Usage

• The term is used to refer to the specific calendar date (June 3rd) and its associated commemorations.
• It is typically used in formal, historical, or regional contexts when discussing state holidays or historical remembrance.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • State offices are closed in observance of Jefferson Davis' Birthday.
  • The historical society held a lecture on the occasion of Jefferson Davis' Birthday.

Advanced Usage

• The observance is often part of discussions about historical memory, regional identity, and the legacy of the Civil War in the United States.
• In some contexts, the day may be officially titled "Jefferson Davis Day" or simply "Davis' Birthday."

Variants and Related Words

• Jefferson Davis Day: An alternative name for the same observance.
• Confederate Memorial Day: A related but separate holiday observed in many southern states to remember Confederate soldiers who died during the Civil War.

Synonyms

• Commemoration day: A general term for a day of remembrance.
• State holiday: A holiday recognized by an individual state rather than the federal government.

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning is strictly the holiday itself. It does not refer to the personal birthday celebration of Jefferson Davis in a private sense, but to the public, official observance.
• Recognition and observance of this day vary significantly by state and locality, and it is a subject of ongoing historical and cultural discussion.

Noun

1. celebrated in southern United States