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Every week in May has a holiday, which makes for an interesting adjustment to scheduling appointments. First there is May Day , then Ascension, 40 days after Christ dies, then there is Pentecost, which is when Christ received the Holy Ghost.Christian Pentecost commemorates the Holy Spirit’s visit to the apostles who received the “gift of tongues” on the 50th day after Easter. It also marks the birth of the Christian Church. Although it is not certain when Pentecost was first observed by Christians, early as the first century. Pentecost occurs roughly seven weeks after Easter Sunday, or 50 days after Easter, including Easter Day. The Easter date depends on the ecclesiastical approximation of the March equinox. Like Pentecost, Whit Monday is movable because it is determined by the Easter date.
There are a number of customs associated with Whit Monday. Cheese rolling and throwing competitions are held in some parts of England. In other parts of the country, Whit walks, which are parades led by local brass bands, clergy, dignitaries and local organizations, are held. The walks are often concluded by various activities that include competitions, dancing and food
But no church going!!!And then this Sunday is French Mothers Day
So included in this email is alot of Churches. Voltaire 's personal church, the town of Ferney Voltaires church, John Calvins' church in Geneva, and two other very decorative churchs in down town Geneva
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