hallowmas
/'hæloumæs/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A Christian feast day honoring all the saints: Hallowmas is a fixed date in the Christian liturgical calendar, specifically observed on November 1st, dedicated to commemorating all saints, known and unknown. It is also commonly called All Saints' Day.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The church was beautifully decorated for the celebration of Hallowmas.
- Hallowmas, on November 1st, is followed by All Souls' Day on November 2nd.
- Many traditions associated with Halloween have their origins in the vigil of Hallowmas, known as All Hallows' Eve.
Advanced Usage
- "The Feast of Hallowmas": A more formal or traditional way to refer to the observance.
- The choir prepared a special mass for the Feast of Hallowmas.
Variants and Related Words
- All Saints' Day: The most common and direct synonym for Hallowmas.
- All Hallows' Day: An older, synonymous term for the same feast, from which "Halloween" (All Hallows' Eve) is derived.
- Allhallowmas: A less common variant spelling of the word.
Synonyms
- All Saints' Day: The primary and most widely used synonym.
- Solemnity of All Saints: The formal liturgical name used in some Christian denominations.
Related Phrases
- All Hallows' Eve: The evening before Hallowmas (October 31st), now commonly known as Halloween.
- All Souls' Day: The Christian day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, observed on November 2nd, following Hallowmas.
Noun
- a Christian feast day honoring all the saints; first observed in 835