Celebrations Flashcards
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What’s a celebration
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Religious festivals which remember events in the life of Jesus
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Christmas
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Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, not born this day but when celebrated
3
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Events running up to Christmas
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Nativity scenes Plays acted out in schools Christingle services to show Jesus was the light of the world Decoration Carol concerts Midnight mass on Christmas Eve Exchanging gifts Family meals
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Lent
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Period of 40 days. Remember when Jesus fasted in the desert, begins with Ash Wednesday and give up something for lent
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Holy Week - Palm Sunday
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The arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem. Christians make crosses from palm leaves in church
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Mainly Thursday
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Last meal with disciples, shared bread and wine remembered in Eucharist
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Good Friday
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Jesus’ death, fast on this day or don’t eat meat
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Easter Sunday
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Jesus’ resurrection, church is attended wand filled with flowers. Exchange cards and eggs
