Church Traditions

noun a public announcement, especially in church, of an intended marriage

• The couple posted their banns in the local newspaper before their wedding.
• Have you heard if they've put up the banns yet?
• I heard they're finally gonna drop the banns next week.
• The banns of their partnership were evident in the way they worked together seamlessly.

noun Palm Sunday

• Palm Sunday is a significant religious holiday that commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
• On Palm Sunday, people often attend church services and receive palm branches to take home.
• Palm Sunday is like the pre-game show before Easter Sunday.
• Just as Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, we can strive to make a grand entrance in our own lives.

noun Whitsuntide

• Many Christian churches celebrate Whitsuntide as the feast of Pentecost, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
• During Whitsuntide, families often gather for picnics and outdoor activities.
• Whitsuntide is a great excuse to have a long weekend getaway with friends.
• The colorful flowers blooming everywhere during Whitsuntide symbolize new beginnings and growth.

noun the first Sunday of the Advent season

• The church bells rang out on Advent Sunday to mark the beginning of the liturgical year.
• We always light the first candle on the Advent wreath on Advent Sunday.
• Advent Sunday is when we kick off the countdown to Christmas!
• For many, Advent Sunday symbolizes a time of reflection and preparation for the holiday season.