1. Christmas

• Significance: Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

• Traditions: Church services, nativity plays, exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, and festive meals.

2. Good Friday

• Significance: Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for humanity’s sins.

• Traditions: Fasting, prayer, and solemn church services.

3. Easter Sunday

• Significance: Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, symbolizing hope and new life.

• Traditions: Sunrise services, feasts, Easter eggs, and joyful gatherings.

4. Palm Sunday

• Significance: Marks Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, one week before His crucifixion.

• Traditions: Processions with palm leaves, worship, and reflection.

5. Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday)

• Significance: Remembers the Last Supper of Jesus with His disciples.

• Traditions: Communion services, washing of feet, and special prayers.

6. Ash Wednesday

• Significance: Marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and repentance before Easter.

• Traditions: Application of ashes on the forehead as a sign of humility and repentance.

7. Lent

• Duration: 40 days leading up to Easter.

• Significance: A time of fasting, prayer, and self-reflection to grow spiritually.

8. Pentecost

• Significance: Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, marking the birth of the Church.

• Traditions: Church prayers, readings from the Acts of the Apostles, and celebrations of unity.

9. Advent

• Duration: The four weeks before Christmas.

• Significance: A season of waiting and preparation for the birth of Christ.

• Traditions: Lighting Advent candles, daily devotionals, and songs of hope.

10. All Saints’ Day (November 1)

• Significance: Honors all saints, known and unknown, who lived holy lives.

• Traditions: Attending church services and remembering the faithful departed.

11. Epiphany (January 6)

• Significance: Commemorates the visit of the Magi (Three Wise Men) to the infant Jesus.

• Traditions: Blessing of homes, processions, and symbolic gift-giving.

12. Ascension Day

• Significance: Celebrates Jesus’ ascension to heaven 40 days after His resurrection.

• Traditions: Church services and prayers focused on faith and mission.

13. Holy Saturday

• Significance: The day between Good Friday and Easter, commemorating Jesus’ body resting in the tomb.

• Traditions: Vigil services and reflection on hope and resurrection.

14. Annunciation (March 25)

• Significance: Marks the announcement by the Angel Gabriel to Mary that she would bear the Son of God.

• Traditions: Prayers and church services honoring Mary’s obedience and faith.

15. Harvest Festival / Thanksgiving

• Significance: A celebration of God’s blessings and abundance in the form of harvests and livelihood.

• Traditions: Offering food and gratitude in churches and community gatherings.