What is a Christian Holiday?
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008The most popular religious holidays in the Christian calendar are Christmas, which is preceded by the Advent season, and Easter, called by the Greek word “Pascha” (Πάσχα) among some Eastern Christians, which follows Lent (Great Lent in the Eastern tradition) and Holy Week. While Christmas is very popular, especially in Western countries, Easter is liturgically by far the most important celebration. (more…)