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Whitsun (also Whitsunday or Whit Sunday) is the name used in Britain, [1] and other countries among Anglicans and Methodists, [2] for the Christian holy day of Pentecost. It falls on the seventh Sunday after Easter and commemorates the descent of the Spirit of Truth upon Christ's disciples (as described in Acts 2 ).
Pentecost (also called Whit Sunday, Whitsunday or Whitsun) is a Christian holiday which takes place on the 49th day (50th day when inclusive counting is used) after Easter Day. [1] It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks , as described in the Acts of ...
In Sweden, Whit Monday was a public holiday until 2004; it was replaced by the National Day of Sweden in 2005. [6] Although Whit Monday is a civil holiday in many countries, it was not a Catholic religious holiday any more than the other weekdays that follow Pentecost Sunday.
21 April 2025 Day after Easter Sunday. National Heroes' Day: 28 April 28 April 2025 Celebrated in honour of the eleven Barbadian National Heroes. Labour Day: 1 May 1 May 2025 Celebrated in recognition of International Workers' Day. [4] Whit Monday: Date varies: 9 June 2025 Day after Pentecost. Emancipation Day: 1 August 1 August 2025
19 May - Whit Sunday; 20 May - Whit Monday; 30 May - Corpus Christi; 15 August - Assumption Day; ... This page was last edited on 21 January 2025, at 14:45 (UTC).
Seven weeks before Easter Sunday: Fastelavn: Fastelavn: Diminished version of the catholic Carnival. On the following day, Fastelavnsmandag, children go to school dressed up in costume and go door-to-door for candy and sweets. A popular baked good associated with the day is Fastelavnsbolle (lit. Fastelavns bun), a round sweet roll usually ...
Other events of 2025; Timeline of Icelandic history; Events in the year 2025 in Iceland. Incumbents ... 19 May - Whit Sunday; 20 May - Whit Monday; 17 June - National ...
8 June - Whit Sunday; 23 June – Victory Day; 24 June – Midsummer Day; 20 August – Independence Restoration Day; ... This page was last edited on 1 January 2025, ...