Holidays

  • Holy Saturday (and Jesus’ Descent into Hades?)

    Holy Saturday (and Jesus’ Descent into Hades?)

    Holy Saturday commemorates Christ’s death on the cross and the time His body spent in the tomb. This was a day of great sorrow for His disciples, but also a day of hope, knowing that He would rise again.  Today, we can reflect on His sacrifice and what it means for us. We can also…

  • Palm Sunday and Jesus’ Great Entrance into Jerusalem

    Palm Sunday and Jesus’ Great Entrance into Jerusalem

    Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and remembers Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Christian churches observe Palm Sunday by blessing palm branches or leaves, some choose to then burn them for the following Ash Wednesday ceremony, while others fold them into crosses to keep at their homes. This is a reference to the palm…

  • 42 Bible Verses About Easter

    42 Bible Verses About Easter

    Easter Sunday is a time to celebrate new beginnings. It’s a time when we remember the sacrifice that Jesus made for us, how He died on the cross so that we could have eternal life. Join us as we come together with family and friends to remember the message of love and hope that Jesus…

  • What is Holy Week

    What is Holy Week

    Also known as Passion Week, Holy Week is primarily a Christian observance of the last week before Easter, which commemorates Christ’s life, death, burial, and resurrection. Holy Week has been an important part of the Christian tradition for over two thousand years and is observed by Christians from all denominations. The solemnity of Holy Week…

  • Good Friday and the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

    Good Friday and the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

    Good Friday commemorates Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and is typically celebrated by Christians on the Friday before Easter Sunday.  There are many different traditions associated with Good Friday, including special church services, fasting, and abstinence from meat in association with Lent. Most Christians choose to spend time reflecting on Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross…