No,Maundy Thursdayis not a typo for Monday Thursday. MaundyThursday—also known as Holy Thursday and Sheer Thursday, among other names—is a Christian holy day that commemorates events known as the Washing of the Feet and theLast Supper. This day is part of theHoly Weekleading up toEaster....
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who just visited Israel this week to push for a ceasefire in Gaza, said the enclave is on the "brink of collapse" due to the humanitarian situation. People in Rafah "cannot simply vanish into thin air," she said. U.S. President Joe Biden, who...
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An Advent calendar is a unique calendar used to help us count down to December 25th: The celebration of the birth of Jesus. Advent calendars range between 22 and 28 days, depending on the day of the week for Christmas. We count down to the celebration of the first Advent because we have...
Then came the Easter egg hunt, a tradition that is suggested to date to the 16th century, when Martin Luther, a Protestant reformer, organized the activity where men would hide eggs for women and children to find. This was meant to serve ...
When Is Halloween This Year? YearDay of Halloween 2024Thursday, October 31 2025Friday, October 31 2026Saturday, October 31 2027Sunday, October 31 In England, saints or holy people were called “hallowed,” hence the name “All Hallows’ Day.” The evening—or “e’en”—before the feast ...
Andy is the former senior manager of content for Bible Gateway. He currently works at Calvin College.What happened on each day of Holy Week? This week, we’ll be looking at the biblical events that took place during the week leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion on Good Friday. We’ll base...
Halloween, traditionally called “All Hallows’ Eve,” is celebrated on the evening before the Christian holy day of All Hallows’ Day or All Saints’ Day (November 1). Therefore, Halloween is always celebrated on October 31. When Is Halloween This Year? YearDay of Halloween 2024 Thursday, ...
The power of life and death. Let what you say give life and comfort to others, even your enemies! “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name.” Ps 103:1 “The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.” Pro...
Similarly, Thursday originates from Thor's-day, named in honour of Thor, the god of thunder. Friday was derived from Frigg's-day, Frigg, the wife of Odin, representing love and beauty, in Norse mythology. B.C. and A.D. In the modern calendar, we label all years with B.C. (...