whitsuntide

• Fête chrétienne célébrée pendant la semaine qui suit le dimanche de la Pentecôte, en particulier les trois premiers jours, en mémoire de la descente du Saint-Esprit sur les apôtres.

A Christian holiday observed during the week beginning on Whitsunday, particularly the first three days, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.

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1. Christian holiday periodC1formalbritish

   The week beginning on Whitsunday (Pentecost), especially the first three days, observed as a religious festival in many Christian traditions.

   Octave de la Pentecôte (premiers jours)

   • Many churches hold special services during Whitsuntide.
   • Whitsuntide is traditionally a time for baptisms and confirmations.
   • In some villages, Whitsuntide is celebrated with fairs and processions.

   Synonymeswhitsunwhitweek