Whitsuntide (Noun)
Meaning
Christian holiday; the week beginning on Whitsunday (especially the first 3 days).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The church is especially decorated at Whitsuntide to celebrate the occasion.
- Historically, the whole of Whitsuntide was observed as a week-long festive period among Christians.
- In the United Kingdom, it was traditionally observed with Morris dancing and cheese rolling competitions during Whitsuntide week.
- According to tradition, it was during Whitsuntide that the church was at its most jubilant, to mark the grand descent of the Holy Spirit.
- Whitsuntide was a significant break for the agricultural community in medieval England.