CHRISTIANITY SECTION B

Links to the festivals of the Christian year.

SUNDAY AS A SPECIAL DAY

Sunday observance The website of the Lord's Day Observance Society. This group is dedicated to keeping Sunday
as a special day each week. Look at FAQs for "why Christians ought to keep Sunday."

Sunday The Roman Catholic viewpoint as reported by BBC on-line.

CHRISTMAS

Christmas A site with a number of interesting links to the Christmas story.

Christmas History, traditions and customs of Christmas. Very thorough. Don't be put off by the childish graphics.

LENT

Lent and its customs The notes on this site are heavy going but contain some fine details.

Palm Cross How to make a palm cross.

GOOD FRIDAY

Stations of the Cross A good link which describes the origin, history and practice of the "Stations". There is also a useful table which gives the biblical origin, where applicable.

Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross are described. A good site for GCSE. There is a section on "Why the Stations of the Cross are done."

LENT AND EASTER

Lent and Easter History, symbols and traditions of Lent and Easter are dealt with by this site.

The Easter Story Detailed teaching about Easter from a Catholic source. Thorough!

Easter Festival and Customs This is an incredibly useful site about Easter. Everything you ever wanted to know. eg How the date of Easter is calculated...why an Easter Bunny etc.

PENTECOST

Pentecost An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia.

Well Dressing This ancient custom found mainly in the English Peak District and surrounding areas takes place from Whitsuntide (Pentecost) onwards.

Whit Walks Another custom found mainly in the industrial areas of North West England is the "Whit Walk". Local churches combine to have a parade. Brass bands accompany the walkers and the church banners are carried in procession round the town.