Yes, Whitsun, or Whitsunday, refers to the Christian festival celebrating Pentecost, which occurs 50 days after Easter. Both terms signify the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the birth of the Christian Church. In some regions, particularly in the UK, "Whitsun" is commonly used to refer to this observance.
Pentecost originally came from Judaism. It is 50 days after passover
Whitsun is the seventh Sunday after Easter. It is also called Pentecost. It celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples.
Whitsun, also known as Pentecost, is observed on the seventh Sunday after Easter. In 2011, Easter Sunday fell on April 24, making Whitsun occur on June 12, 2011.
Whitsun(tide) (also called Pentecost).
Whitsun, also known as Pentecost, is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter. In 1986, Easter Sunday fell on April 6, which means Whitsun was observed on May 25, 1986.
Whitsun week in 1993, also known as Pentecost, fell on the week of May 23rd to May 29th. Whitsun is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter, which in 1993 was on May 23rd. Consequently, the following week, which includes the Whitsun holiday, would be considered Whitsun week.
In 2010 Whit Sunday, or Pentecost, is on Sunday, 23rd, May, 2010.
Whitsun, also known as Pentecost, is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter. In 2010, Easter Sunday fell on April 4, which means Whitsun was observed on May 23, 2010. Whitsun week would therefore be from May 23 to May 29, 2010.
No, Whitsun week is not the same for all schools in 2010. While many schools in the UK observe Whitsun, or Pentecost, as a holiday, the specific dates can vary depending on the school's local authority and their term schedules. Some schools may have different break periods, so it's essential to check the individual school's calendar for precise dates.
Pentecost is also the Greek name for Jewish Feast of Weeks (Shavuot), falling on the 50th day of Passover
Whitsun Monday, also known as the Monday after Pentecost, is observed 50 days after Easter Sunday. The date varies each year, depending on when Easter is celebrated, but it typically falls in late May or early June. For example, in 2023, Whitsun Monday was on May 29.
Hymns sung at Pentecost include: Come down O love Divine, Spirit of the Living God and Love Divine.