Holy Days

Christmas

This celebrates Jesus’s birth on December 25^th since the early 4^th century. The first evidence was in Rome in 336 AD. People have been choosing dates for Jesus’ birth since the 2^nd century and came up with dates like May 28, April 18, November 20, January 2, and March 25. They said that his birth must be on the same day the sun was created. But then on 273 AD, Western Christians decided that December 25^th is the birth of Jesus. People decorate Christmas tree, lights, candles, bells, stockings, presents, snowman, etc. There are also Santa Claus, St. Nick, and other Gift Bringers for children.

The Last Supper (an event)

This was the last meal that Jesus had with his disciples prior to his arrest about 200 years ago, recorded in 3 of the 4 New Testament Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. First, Jesus predicted he will suffer after this meal. Second, he gave his followers symbols of remembrance for his body and blood sacrificed on behalf of all mankind. Third, he provided an important principle for living a Christian life: the greatest are those who serve others, not those who expect to be served. This had inspired people to live and have faith in Jesus. This happened on the evening of preparation for the Jewish Passover. His 12 disciples were with him.

Some other holy days & events:

Easter- the day Jesus died (April 22nd)

Thanksgiving- a holy celebrated to thank God (November 4th)

Lent- a series of days which Christians "fast" for the purpose of getting closer to God

Boxing Day- the day of Godwill (December 26th)

St. Patrick- a holiday that commemorates St. Patrick (March 17th)

St. Andrew- celebrates St. Andrew (November 30th)

Valentine’s Day- lover's day (Febuary 14th)

Twelfth Day- Marks the end of Christmas season