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Others dislike the exaggerated feeling of obligation to indulge in feasting, and eat and drink unnecessarily large quantities with secret reluctance merely to please an enthusiastic host. Yet others prefer solitude to accompany a free day and derive no pleasure from sharing their favourite spots with one-day invaders. The public holiday robs them of their freedom to be alone in surroundings of their choice. A group of people who also view these holidays with some horror are those engaged in expanding the economy. 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