Question

what was a red letter day

Answer 1

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Historically, calendars were printed with the holidays, feast days, and saint's days in red text, hence a "red letter day" being a special one.

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Answer 2

red day letter is any day of special significance or opportunity. it's roots are in classic antiquity; for instance, important days are indicated injured in calendar dating from the Roman Republic . in mediaeval manuscripts, Intial capitals and highlighted words were written in red ink .