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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalChristian CalendarPalm Sunday Observed by Christians Around the World
Palm Sunday: April 1Palm Sunday is a religious observance for Christians all over the world. Palm Sunday is the last Sunday of Lent and marks the beginning of Holy Week. It is a celebration of the entrance of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem where he was welcomed by the people of the city with branches from the palm trees days before he was to be crucified. St. Joseph’s Day Celebrated by Christians Around the World
St. Joseph’s Day: March 19St. Joseph’s Day is a religious observance for Christians all over the world. March 19 is the date on which Christians venerate St. Joseph, husband of Mary, mother of Jesus. It is a feast in which Joseph is celebrated as patron of the universal Church; he has another feast on May 1 on which Joseph, the carpenter, is celebrated as a worker. Ash Wednesday Observed by Christians
Ash Wednesday: March 9Ash Wednesday is a religious observance for Christians all over the world. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent. The holiday’s name exists because on this day, Christians attending Mass will be marked by a cross of ash on the forehead as a sign of penance. The date changes according to the date set for Lent, and it comes 46 days before, not counting Sundays. Carnival: South America’s Number One Party!South American Carnival: February 18-21Carnival is a public holiday in South America. Carnival, or “carnaval” in Portuguese, is a four-five day celebration starting from Saturday and usually ends on Tuesday (Mardi-Gras) in some countries. The actual date of carnival celebration varies slightly from country to country with the last day considered as the most special, but is celebrated before the beginning of lent in Roman Catholic calendar in February. The holiday is very popular because of its exuberant display of masquerade parties on street and state-sponsored floats, parades, and costumed dancers singing and dancing in public. Shrove Monday Celebrated by Christians
Shrove Monday: February 20Shrove Monday is a religious observance for Christians all over the world. Shrove Monday is celebrated by all Christians on the Monday before Ash Wednesday. It is mostly celebrated in Anglo Saxon countries as part of Shrovetide celebrations that comes before the sober Lent season and in contrast is marked by opulent festivities. In Latin countries it is known as Carnival or Mardi Gras. « Previous Page — Next Page » |
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