The Easter is a Christian celebration, which commemorates the death and passion of Jesus Christ, but his resurrection is also celebrated.
Holy Week is usually celebrated on Sunday immediately after the first full moon after the March equinox. This 2021, it is celebrated from March 28 to April 3.
As already mentioned, in this week remember the last days of Christ, the previous days, as well as his way to the cross and when was crucified; as well as his resurrection and ascent to heaven.
The days of Holy Week and how it is celebrated
Each day of this celebration has a meaning, for which there are different ceremonies and celebrations depending on the days, because as and as has been commented, the Passion of Christ and its last moments are remembered.
Palm Sunday: The triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem is celebrated.
- In different parts of the world there are processions accompanied by the image of Jesus. It also usually takes bouquets of palms and other plants.
Holy Monday: Unicón de Jesus in the house of Lazaro; also expels the merchants from the Temple of Jerusalem.
- The processions continue, these days in different parts of the world they walk through the streets, on some sides they only carry religious images. However, in some others it is celebrated by doing various penances.
Mates Santo: Jesus anticipates the betrayal of Judas to his disciples and the denials of Saint Peter.
- Like other days, different brotherhoods go out in procession in different parts of the world.
Holy Wednesday: The betrayal of Judas Iscariot for 30 silver coins.
- Processions of more brotherhoods are made, in some the image of Christ usually appears carrying a cross.
Holy Thursday: Foot washing and the Last Supper.
- In different parts of the world, various bishops and church leaders wash the feet in a ceremony for 12 poor each.
- As in the previous days, the brotherhoods make various professions.
- This celebration is also commemorated by Jehovah’s Witnesses, who hold a ceremony and a meeting to remember this moment.
Holy Friday: The crucifixion of Jesus, before the passion and scourging.
- In different parts of the world there are processions with people carrying the cross.
- In several places, from days before they make representations of each of the moments (as in Mexico). The moment of the crucifixion is the climax, since it represents how Jesus was crucified.
- Dozens of people perform the representation of the Crifixion, I even feel really nailed, although in most cases they are only uploaded to the structure.
Representation of the crucifixion in Iztapalapa concludes without incident https://t.co/bEXJzuKJ6v pic.twitter.com/7ojCljTTM2
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Glory Saturday or Holy Saturday: The loneliness of the Virgin Mary is remembered, who remains in the care of the Apostle John. The tomb and descent into the abyss are also commemorated. It is a day of mourning.
- There is no activity on this day, as the death of Jesus Christ is remembered.
- That same day in some places the resurrection of Christ is already celebrated, so in some communities the blessing of fire and water is carried out.
- In some places, mainly in Mexico. Some people play by throwing water; However, the practice is almost no longer carried out, since it is forbidden to waste water.
Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday: The resurrection of Christ is celebrated, who left his tomb on the third day after being crucified.
- In some sides bells are rung, fireworks are launched and the lights of the tempos are turned on.
- Masses are celebrated like every Sunday but they are more solemn.
- On some sides there are processions that leave from different parts of the town, one carrying the image of Jesus and the other of the Virgin. The walk comes to an end when both images meet.
Easter eggs and the holidays
It should be noted that in some parts Easter eggs are exchanged, especially in the United States, Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and elsewhere. Although in many places they do not relate this tradition to the celebration of Holy Week.
In some Catholic places, such as in Mexico and part of the United States, you usually have vacations this week, especially on Thursday and Friday; Although in none of the cases it is mandatory, it is only if the bosses want to give the day.
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