How to sign “Holidays” in ASL

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The BSL sign for “Holidays” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.

Step by step

  1. Hold both hands open and relaxed at chest height, thumbs upright.
  2. Poke the tips of both thumbs into your upper chest twice.
  3. Angle your palms down and inward so both thumb tips reach your chest easily.

Practice tip

Plural of “Holiday” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.

Fingerspell “Holidays”

Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.

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Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.

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