Religious Traditions

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, held on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the northern spring equinox

  • The Easter holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  • We're planning a big Easter egg hunt for the kids this weekend.
  • I can't wait to stuff my face with chocolate bunnies on Easter!
  • The arrival of spring is like a new beginning, much like Easter symbolizes.

noun a faction or group within the Anglican Church that emphasizes its Catholic heritage and traditional liturgical practices

  • The High Church tradition emphasizes the importance of liturgy and sacraments.
  • Some people prefer the High Church style of worship with its elaborate rituals.
  • High Church services can be a bit stuffy for my taste.
  • In the world of fashion, she is considered the High Church of haute couture.

adjective existing or occurring from time immemorial; ancient or long-standing

  • The tradition of celebrating the harvest festival dates back to time immemorial.
  • People have been fishing in this lake since time immemorial.
  • That story has been around since forever, it's like immemorial.
  • The ancient ruins stood as a reminder of a civilization lost in the mists of time immemorial.