Each year in early spring, Christians across the globe celebrate their faith on Easter. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, an event which is described in the New Testament.
Many days during the week preceding Easter Sunday, often referred to as Holy Week, also bear significance to faithful Christians.
According to Christianity.com, the name “Holy Week,” which is the name Christians have given to the week preceding Easter Sunday, can be traced all the way back to the fourth century. By the end of that century, Christians commemorated various events that unfolded in the week leading up to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That’s why Christians now celebrate Palm Sunday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday over the course of the week prior to Easter Sunday.
Such celebrations underscore just how significant this period is for faithful Christians across the globe.
