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Whitsunday

A prominent feast in the Christian year, celebrated the 49th day (7 weeks) after Easter Sunday (the 50th day inclusively). Whitsunday falls on the 10th day after Ascension Thursday, and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus. It is the last day of Eastertide.

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