10 Festive Facts About Easter Friday
In the past, the word "good" was synonymous with the word "holy." So Good Friday was originally also known as Holy Friday.
With so many different denominations of Christianity, things can get a little confusing sometimes. But there are certain aspects that remain consistent throughout the varying branches.
Even so, with Christianity being the most practiced religion in the world, there is still a lot about it to learn!
In the past, the word "good" was synonymous with the word "holy." So Good Friday was originally also known as Holy Friday.
St. Patrick's Day has been observed since the fifth century, but its first parade was only held in 1762 in New York City.
Christingles were first used in 1747 in Germany. They were initially just a candle and ribbon with the iconic orange added later.
On December 25, 336, over three hundred years since Jesus' death, the earliest Christmas celebration was recorded.
The Bible doesn't mention the names of the wise men that visited baby Jesus. It only states the gifts that they brought.
The Christmas classic song "12 Days of Christmas" was written in the 1780s by Frederic Austin.
Did you know that people in the UK traditionally eat Lamb on Easter Sunday?
Did you know that more Americans believe in the existence of Satan than Darwin's theory of evolution?
We all know Adam and Eve were the first people on Earth, but did you know Adam apparently lived to be 930 years old?
The date of the 17th of March was chosen for St. Patrick’s feast day on account of it being the day he is said to have died.
Did you know that the oldest known person in the Hebrew Bible is Methuselah, at 969 years old?
Jesus' final supper was so important that Leonardo da Vinci depicted the scene in his famous painting titled The Last Supper.