Religious Observances

verb to honor the memory of someone or something, typically by a ceremony or celebration

• The town will commemorate the anniversary of its founding with a special ceremony.
• We should commemorate our friendship by going out for dinner tonight.
• Let's commemorate the end of the semester with a huge party!
• The statue was erected to commemorate the bravery of those who fought in the war.

noun A religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary

adjective Describing the quality of the Friday observed by Christians as being significant, holy, or solemn

• Good Friday is a solemn day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
• Do you have any plans for Good Friday?
• I'm looking forward to the long weekend for Good Friday.
• For some, Good Friday symbolizes sacrifice and redemption.

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 Yom Kippur

• Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
• Are you fasting for Yom Kippur this year?
• I'm going to synagogue for Yom Kippur, wanna come?
• For me, Yom Kippur is a time for reflection and repentance.

noun a Christian festival celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles; Pentecost.

• Whit Sunday, also known as Pentecost, is a Christian holiday that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
• We always have a big family barbecue on Whit Sunday.
• Let's hit the beach on Whit Sunday, it's gonna be lit!
• The team's victory on Whit Sunday felt like a breath of fresh air after a long losing streak.