Christian festivals

Question 1

what is a festival ?

Answer 1

A festival is a day or period of celebration often for religious reasons

Question 2

reasons for festivals

Answer 2

1.celebrate birth or death of a founder/leader
2. mark the end of a fast
3.mark an important event in the history of religion
4.to celebrate an important season of the year

Question 3

Advent

Answer 3

prepare for the coming of Christ

Question 4

Christmas

Answer 4

celebrate the birth of Christ

Question 5

Epiphany

Answer 5

the visit of the wise men to see baby Jesus

Question 6

Lent

Answer 6

the 40 days and 40 nights Jesus spent in the wilderness being tempted by the devil

Question 7

Palm Sunday

Answer 7

The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to face his death

Question 8

Maundy Sunday

Answer 8

Jesus last meal with his disciples where he washed their feet and gave them the greatest commandment of love

Question 9

Good Friday

Answer 9

the crucifixtion of Christ

Question 10

Holy Saturday

Answer 10

the day Jesus rested in his tomb

Question 11

Easter Sunday

Answer 11

The RESURRECTION of Christ