Ben Sira 33:8

8 It is because the Lord made them different by setting them apart as religious holidays and festivals.

Ben Sira 33:8 In-Context

6 A sarcastic friend is like a wild horse that neighs no matter who tries to ride him.
7 Why are some days holier than others, even though the same sun rises on every day of the year?
8 It is because the Lord made them different by setting them apart as religious holidays and festivals.
9 He made some days holy and important, and made other days ordinary.
10 Every human being was made from the earth, just as Adam was.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.