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In reference to Judas Iscariot's intent to betray Jesus, formed on Holy Wednesday, the day is sometimes called "Spy Wednesday". [13] [14] [15] The word spy, as used in the term, means "ambush, ambuscade, snare". [16] Additionally, among the disciples, Judas clandestinely was a spy and Wednesday was the day he chose to betray Christ. [17]
Modern celebrations called Tenebrae may be of quite different content and structure, based for example on the Seven Last Words or readings of the Passion of Jesus. They may be held on only one day of Holy Week, especially Spy Wednesday (Holy Wednesday). [4] [5] They may be held during the daylight hours and the number of candles, if used, may ...
A Christmas Eve candlelight service in Baghdad, Iraq. Christmas Eve is celebrated in different ways around the world, varying by country and region. Elements common to many areas of the world include the attendance of special religious observances such as a midnight Mass or Vespers and the giving and receiving of presents.
On Christmas morning, the family heads to church at St. Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate and mingles with the public before heading back to Sandringham House and the traditional Christmas ...
New Year holidays fall in the middle of the week. Here's how local schools have adjusted the calendar.
The same goes for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Why Do McDonald's Holiday Hours Vary? Part of McDonald's magic is that they, like Starbucks , have so many locations.
It is the fifth day of Holy Week, preceded by Holy Wednesday (Spy Wednesday) and followed by Good Friday. [2] "Maundy" comes from the Latin word mandatum, or commandment, reflecting Jesus' words "I give you a new commandment." [3] The date of the day will vary according to whether the Gregorian calendar or the Julian calendar is used. Eastern ...
The ashes used for Ash Wednesday are the burnt remains of the palm branches used the previous year on Palm Sunday. Each year, these branches are burned down into a fine powder, often mixed with ...