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Jesus: The name of Christ, the central figure of Christianity (believed by Christians to be the Son of God)

Good Friday: Two days before Easter Sunday. It is likely Good Friday was originally called God's Day. Czechoslovaks call it big Friday, Macedonians refer to it as Velik Petok or great Friday. Usually a d . . . View Full Definition

Holy Innocents Day: Catholic Holy Day, observed in commemoration of the slaughter of male infants in Bethlehem during Herod the Great's attempt to kill the infant Jesus. It is a time for children to be especial . . . View Full Definition

Holy Thursday: Four days after Palm Sunday and three days before Easter. Jesus ate the Last Supper and washed the feet of his disciples on Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday. Maundy means mandatu . . . View Full Definition

Fathers Day: Many Catholics call St. Joseph's Day, on March 19, Father's Day because Joseph was the father of Jesus. Most people celebrate the modern version of Father's Day as a time to honor Dad. It be . . . View Full Definition

Epiphany: Epiphany is the Twelfth Day of Christmas and the end of the Christmas season. Comes from the Greek word referring to the baptism of Jesus and the arrival in Bethlehem of the Three Wise Men w . . . View Full Definition

Christmas Eve: The evening of December 24, also called “The night before Christmas.”

Easter: Many Christians believe Easter is the greatest festival of the year. The holy day when Jesus came back to life, after being crucified. Easter celebrates the miracle of Jesus rising from his . . . View Full Definition

Las Posadas: The Hispanic community prepares for the arrival of Christmas with processions called Posadas. This represents the pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph on the nine nights before Jesus' birthday. The . . . View Full Definition

Palm Sunday: 'The sixth Sunday of Lent, one week before Easter Sunday. The Last Sunday of Lent, the day Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, surrounded by cheering crowds. Celebrated in different ways ar . . . View Full Definition