Advent noun
in the Christian religion, the four-week period before Christmas Day
the Annunciation noun
25th March, which Christians remember as the day when the Virgin Mary was told by a messenger from God that she would be the mother of Jesus Christ
Ash Wednesday noun
the first day of Lent (=the period before Easter during which Christians traditionally eat less or stop doing something that they enjoy)
Christmas noun
25 December, celebrated by Christians as the day that Jesus Christ was born
Christmas Day noun
25 December, celebrated by Christians as the day that Jesus Christ was born
Easter noun
a Sunday in March or April when Christians celebrate the time when Jesus Christ died then returned to life according to the Bible
Easter noun
the holiday period that includes Easter day
Easter Sunday noun
the Sunday in March or April that Easter is celebrated on
Epiphany noun
6th January, celebrated by Christians as the day that the baby Jesus Christ was visited by three kings or wise men, according to the Bible
Good Friday noun
the Friday before Easter, which Christians remember as the day that Jesus Christ died
harvest festival noun
the occasion in the autumn when people go to church to thank God for food, especially the food that has been collected during the harvest
Holy Week noun
in the Christian religion, the week before Easter Sunday
Lent
the period of 40 days before Easter, starting on Ash Wednesday, when some Christians stop eating or doing something that they enjoy
marching season noun
the time of year when Protestant groups march through the streets of Northern Ireland to celebrate historical events
Mardi Gras noun
Shrove Tuesday
Maundy Thursday noun
the Thursday before Easter when Christians celebrate the Last Supper of Jesus Christ
Michaelmas noun
29th September, when some Christians remember Saint Michael
movable feast noun
a religious holiday that is on a different date in different years, for example, Easter
Palm Sunday noun
the Sunday before Easter, when Christians remember Christ’s journey to Jerusalem before he died
Pancake Day noun
the Tuesday before the Christian period of Lent begins, when people traditionally eat pancakes
Pentecost noun
Whitsun
the Sabbath noun
a day for people of some religions to rest and pray. The Jewish Sabbath is Saturday and the Christian Sabbath is Sunday.
saint’s day noun
the day of the year chosen by a Christian church to honour a particular saint
Shrove Tuesday noun
the Tuesday in February that is the last day before the Christian season of lent. The American word is Mardi Gras.
Whitsun noun
the seventh Sunday after Easter, when Christians celebrate the time when the Holy Spirit came from Heaven to Earth. The American word is Pentecost. Pls try and add yours.