Pilgrimage and Celebrations

Pilgrimage in Christianity

Pilgrimage is a religious journey undertaken by Christians to locations of spiritual significance.
Popular pilgrimage destinations include places associated with the life of Jesus Christ, such as Jerusalem (site of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection), and Nazareth (his childhood home).
Some Christians also visit sites associated with saints or miraculous events, such as Lourdes in France and Fatima in Portugal.
Pilgrimage can provide opportunities for prayer, reflexion, healing, and spiritual growth.

Easter and Christmas are the two main Christian celebrations.
Easter commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It includes Good Friday, marking Christ’s crucifixion, and Easter Sunday, celebrating his resurrection.
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, recognised by Christians as the incarnate Son of God.
Another important celebration is Pentecost, which marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, sometimes seen as the formal beginning of the Christian Church.
Different Christian denominations may have other specific celebrations. For example, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Epiphany and the Assumption of Mary, while many Protestant churches observe Reformation Day.