holy innocents' day

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A Christian feast day: Holy Innocents' Day is a solemn Christian commemoration observed on December 28th. It remembers the biblical event of King Herod's massacre of the young male children in Bethlehem, as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew.
Usage
  • Holy Innocents' Day is observed within the Christmas season.
  • It is a day for reflection on the suffering of innocent victims.
  • The day is sometimes called Childermas.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The church service on Holy Innocents' Day was particularly somber.
    • December 28th is marked on the liturgical calendar as Holy Innocents' Day.
Advanced Usage
  • In some historical traditions, Holy Innocents' Day was considered an unlucky day, on which it was advised not to begin any new work or venture.
  • The day serves as a theological counterpoint to the joy of Christmas, highlighting themes of persecution and innocence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Childermas (n): Another name for Holy Innocents' Day.
  • Feast of the Holy Innocents (n): A synonymous term for the observance.
Synonyms
  • Childermas: The traditional English name for the day.
  • Feast of the Holy Innocents: A formal alternative name.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • While not a direct idiom, the term "Innocents" from this feast is sometimes referenced in literature and discourse to symbolize unjust suffering or the victims of tyranny.
Noun
  1. December 28, commemorating Herod's slaughter of the children of Bethlehem

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