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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......


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