Translations:AY Honors/Christian Festivals/Answer Key/21/en

Examples of Christian Festivals (with Explanation)
You only need to list 5, but here are 10 you can use to allow for diversity:

Festival	Explanation and Biblical/Historical Significance
Christmas	Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ (Luke 2:1–20). Central to the Christian story, Christmas reminds believers that God came to live among humans. Common traditions include nativity scenes, gift-giving, and carols.
Easter	Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus (Luke 24). It is the most important festival in Christianity, symbolizing hope, new life, and victory over death. Often includes sunrise services and special songs.
Good Friday	Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus (John 19). A solemn day of reflection, often involving fasting, scripture reading, or re-enactments of the crucifixion.
Palm Sunday	Marks Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (Matthew 21). Celebrated with palm branches and songs of praise. Begins Holy Week.
Pentecost	Remembers the day the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples (Acts 2). Seen as the birthday of the Church. Celebrated with songs about the Spirit, flames, and joy.
Epiphany	Celebrated in January, it remembers the visit of the Magi to Jesus (Matthew 2:1–12). In some cultures, it marks the end of the Christmas season.
Advent	A season of waiting for Christ’s birth. The four weeks before Christmas are used for devotion, candle lighting, and preparing hearts for Jesus.
Lent	A 40-day period of reflection and repentance before Easter. Mirrors Jesus’ 40 days in the desert. Often includes fasting, prayer, and acts of kindness.
All Saints' Day	Honors Christians who have lived faithfully and died in Christ. It reminds believers of the “great cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1). Often linked with remembering loved ones.
Ascension Day	Celebrates Jesus ascending to heaven 40 days after His resurrection (Acts 1:9–11). A reminder of the promise that He will return.