Epiphany is a Christian feast day that celebrates the the arrival of 3 Kings bringing gifts to the birth of Jesus. It is observed by both Eastern and Western Churches with the Western church recognising the birth of Jesus and the Eastern recognising the baptism of Jesus. Who celebrates? Epiphany is celebrated by many Eastern… Read More »Epiphany/3 Kings Day
Shrove Tuesday is celebrated by Christians. It is a traditional feast before Ash Wednesday which is the beginning of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday. The relation to pancakes stems from the Lenten fast, as it was the last opportunity to use eggs and fats before the fast begins.… Read More »Shrove Tuesday
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent for Western Christian Churches and is a day of penitence. The following 40 days known as Lent are a period of fasting that imitates Jesus’ fasting in the wilderness before his public ministry. Who celebrates? Christians around the world. How do people celebrate? Traditionally services are held on… Read More »Ash Wednesday
Easter is the most sacred time of year for the Orthodox, Catholic and Christian Churches. It is a festival commemorating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and consists of Maundy Thursday which commemorates the Washing of the Feet and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, Good Friday is the day in the calendar when… Read More »Easter
Ascension celebrates the day when Jesus Christ is said to have ascended bodily into heaven, in the presence of the apostles. On the 40th day following Jesus’ resurrection he appeared to the Apostles and led to the Mount of Olives where they watched him ascend. Who celebrates? Christians around the world. How do people celebrate?… Read More »Ascension Day
Whit Sunday / Monday commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Christ’s disciples. In the Eastern Orthodox Church the day is dedicated to the honour of the Holy Spirit with services held on both the Whit Sunday and Whit Monday. Who celebrates? It is celebrated by Christian, Catholic and Orthodox churches around the world… Read More »Whitsun
Advent Sunday is the beginning of the four week period of Advent before Christmas when Christians prepare for the coming of Christ. Advent means ‘coming’ in Latin and represents the coming of Jesus into the world. The date also marks the start of the liturgical or church year. Who celebrates? People of the Christian faith… Read More »Advent Sunday
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the belief in the Virgin Mary’s Immaculate Conception. Many families will attend their local church followed by a family meal. There are no parades or public events on this day. Who celebrates? People of the Christian faith around the world, particularly people of the Catholic faith. How do… Read More »Immaculate Conception
Christmas Day is when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. The Bible describes the birth as taking place in a stable in Bethlehem. In recent years the Christmas period has extended in many countries with festivities spanning December and revolving around more commercialised western activity such as Christmas parties. Who celebrates? People of the Christian… Read More »Christmas Day
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