vigil
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concept
A vigil is a period of purposeful wakefulness, often held collectively, to observe, mourn, honor, or await a significant event.
Observed surface forms (3)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| ceremonial vigil | 1 |
| overnight prayer vigil | 1 |
| royal vigil | 1 |
Instances (5)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Vigil of Christmas | — |
| World Youth Day vigil | overnight prayer vigil |
| Eve of the Nativity of Christ (when it falls on a weekday) | — |
| Vigil of the Princes for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 2002 | ceremonial vigil |
| Vigil of the Princes for Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 | royal vigil |