Saint Agnes's Eve (Noun)
Meaning
A Christian holy day.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- St. Agnes's Eve is celebrated on January 20 in some Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions.
- According to folklore, on St. Agnes's Eve, girls would practice various forms of divination to learn the name of their future husbands.
- On St. Agnes's Eve, people in medieval Europe would gather in churches to pray for protection and guidance.
- St. Agnes's Eve is not as widely observed today as it was in the past, but some Christians still honor the day with special prayers and devotions.
- In some countries, St. Agnes's Eve is also known as "Lammas" or "Bairn's Night", reflecting the evening's associations with love and fertility.