old home week

old home week
noun
1. often capitalized O&H&W : a week of special festivities during which a community invites former residents to return for a reunion

the social activities of an Old Home Week — Agnes Repplier

2. : a reunion of former associates marked by special warmth or cordiality

a little knot of alumni having an old home week in the stadium parking lot


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