Explanation of the Post:
"The literal week of the event"
No, you don’t need to add "for" before "the literal week." The phrase emphasizes that the event is happening within that very week, adding frustration about the timing. It’s like saying, "The hotel wants to cancel right at the worst possible time—the same week as the event."
Meaning of "this week"
This doesn’t refer to a national holiday or a biblical week. In this context, "the event" likely refers to something important happening soon, such as a concert, conference, or sports event. The hotel might have partnered with a local government or organization to temporarily house homeless people, causing them to cancel reservations.
Biblical Connection Misunderstanding:
The seven-day week (six days of creation and one of rest) does have roots in the Bible, but here it’s unrelated. The phrase “the literal week” just stresses timing, not religious significance or a volunteer event.
Why Might a Hotel Cancel Reservations?
Hotels sometimes cancel bookings to:
Support emergency housing for the homeless or displaced individuals.
Overbook rooms due to high demand (unethical but not unheard of).
In this case, the Reddit user suggests the hotel is prioritizing housing for a homeless shelter during the event week.