Christian Festivals

The festivals dotting the Christian Calendar are marked by general out pourings of devotion, mourning and joy according to the religious significance of these days. Some common festivals celebrated by Christians are the days commemorating the major Christian events like Christmas for the birth of Jesus Christ and Easter for his martyrdom and resurrection. Other popular events usually mark the birth or the feast days of famous Saints. These occasions are celebrated with great enthusiasm; the people observe the time worn customs and traditions associated with each festival, which make each of these festivals, a unique experience.
Month    Date    Day    Festival
January    1    Monday    New Year's Day
January    6    Saturday    New Year's Day
February    2    Friday    Deva Matha Parisuthamaana Thirunal (candlemas)
February    28    Wednesday    Ash Wednesday
March    4    Sunday    First Sunday
March    17    Sunday    St.Patricks Day
March    25    Sunday    Lectare Sunday
March    26    Monday    Annunciation
April    8    Sunday    Palm Sunday
April    12    Thursday    Maundy Thursday
April    13    Friday    Good Friday
April    14    Saturday    Holy ...
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