Christmastide is another name for theĀ Christmas season, which is part of the liturgical calendar.Ā LiturgyĀ isĀ basically customary publicĀ worshipĀ performed by a religious group, especially by aĀ ChristianĀ group, andĀ consists of the cycle ofĀ liturgicalĀ seasons inĀ Christian churchesĀ that determines whenĀ feast days, includingĀ celebrations of saints, are to be observed, and which portions ofĀ ScriptureĀ are to be read.

Christmastide begins on Christmas Eve at sunset, which is the ending of the first season of the Church year. Christmastide is also known as ChristmastimeĀ or theĀ Christmas season.Ā In some Christian denominations, Christmastide is similar toĀ Twelvetide which meansĀ The Twelve Days of Christmas.Ā Merry Christmas 2021 Wishes, Messages & Greetings: Colourful Xmas Tree HD Images, WhatsApp Stickers, Wallpapers, Telegram Quotes and GIFs to Celebrate December 25.

History Of Christmastide 2021

In 567, the 'Council of Tours'Ā proclaimed the twelve days from Christmas to Epiphany as a sacred and festive season. In Christianity, Council meansĀ a meeting of bishops and other leaders to consider and rule on questions of doctrine, administration, etc, whereasĀ Epiphany is a ChristianĀ holiday primarily commemorating the Wise Men visit to the baby Jesus and the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist.Ā In the medieval era,Ā Christendom, Christmastide lasted from the Nativity to the presentation of Jesus at the temple.

Significance Of Christmastide 2021

Until the 19th century, December 25 marked only the beginning of Christmas in many Christian churches.Ā Christmastide lasts twelve days and ends on the 5th of January which is followed by the Epiphany season, or Epiphanytide.Ā The Greek word ā€˜epiphanyā€™ means ā€˜an appearance, revelation, or manifestation of a divine beingā€™.Ā Christmas 2021: From Rum Cake to Lebkuchen, 7 Traditional Food Items From Around the World for Your Next Christmas Party.

Christmastide encompasses a number of important religious and secular celebrations, including Christmas Day on December 25,Ā St. Stephen's Day/Boxing DayĀ on December 26, Childermas, or the Feast of the Holy Innocents on December 28,Ā New Year's EveĀ on December 31,Ā New Year's DayĀ on January 1, and Epiphany Eve that is the Twelfth Night on the evening of January 5.Ā Christmastide 2022 starts onĀ Sunday, December 25, 2022Ā (in 367 days) and ends onĀ Thursday,Ā JanuaryĀ 5th, 2023Ā (in 378 days).

 

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