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Synonyms and antonyms of Important days in the Christian calendar in American Thesaurus
Important days in the Christian calendar
the Annunciation (noun)
March 25th, 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)
December 25, celebrated by Christians as the day that Jesus Christ was born
Christmas Day (noun)
December 25, celebrated by Christians as the day that Jesus Christ was born
Easter Sunday (noun)
the Sunday in March or April that Easter is celebrated on
Good Friday (noun)
the Friday before Easter, which Christians remember as the day that Jesus Christ died
Mardi Gras (noun)
American the Tuesday that is the day before the Christian season of Lent begins. The British word is Shrove Tuesday.
Maundy Thursday (noun)
the Thursday before Easter when Christians celebrate the Last Supper of Jesus Christ
Michaelmas (noun)
Palm Sunday (noun)
the Sunday before Easter, when Christians remember Christ’s journey to Jerusalem before he died
Pancake Day (noun)
informal the Tuesday before the Christian period of Lent begins, when people traditionally eat pancakes
Pentecost (noun)
the seventh Sunday after Easter, when Christians celebrate the time when the Holy Spirit came from Heaven to Earth. The British word is 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 honor a particular saint
Shrove Tuesday (noun)
British the Tuesday in February that is Mardi Gras
Whitsun (noun)
Pentecost