Whitsun Tuesday
Definition
Noun: - The day after Whitmonday: Whitsun Tuesday is the Tuesday immediately following Whit Monday, which itself is the day after Pentecost (Whitsunday) in the Christian calendar. It is part of the traditional observance of Whitsuntide.
Usage
- Whitsun Tuesday is a fixed point in the liturgical calendar, occurring 50 days after Easter Sunday.
- In some historical and regional contexts, it was a day for church festivals, fairs, or community gatherings.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- While not a modern public holiday in most countries, Whitsun Tuesday remains a recognisable term in historical, religious, and literary contexts to denote this specific day in the Easter-Pentecost cycle.
Variants and Related Words
- Whitsuntide (noun): The period including and following Whitsunday (Pentecost), encompassing Whitsun Monday and Whitsun Tuesday.
- Whit Week (noun): An alternative term for the week beginning with Whitsunday.
Synonyms
- Tuesday in Whitsun Week: A more descriptive synonym.
- (Note: There is no common single-word synonym for this specific calendrical term.)
Related Phrases
- The Octave of Pentecost: In some Christian traditions, the eight-day period from Pentecost Sunday includes Whitsun Tuesday.
Noun
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the day after Whitmonday
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