Pentecost

From the Greek word Pentecoste which means 50th day. It marks the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles, who had been living in fear for fifty days following the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.
Emboldened after receiving the Holy Spirit, the Apostles set out to tell all people in Jerusalem of the resurrection of Jesus. Because they were able to speak in many languages given to them by the Holy Spirit, all those present could understand them in their own language.
Receiving the Holy Spirit empowered them to spread the message of Jesus.
Pentecost is often called the birthday of the church, as it marks the start of the Christian church's mission and fulfils the promise of the Holy Spirit.

Acts chapter 2, tells us that the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles like "tongues of fire," enabling them to speak in different languages to share the gospel, the good news of Jesus.
Pentecost signifies the Holy Spirit coming to empower Christians for the mission of telling people of Jesus' love.
It is also known as Whit Sunday in the UK.

Whit Monday

Whit Monday, observed the day after Pentecost and marks the end of the Easter season, it symbolises new beginnings and spiritual renewal.
Also known as Pentecost Monday, it was once a major public holiday in the UK, marked by fairs, parades, and community gatherings. It was a day when churches organised walks and processions, while families enjoyed fairs and public entertainment. However, in 1971, Whit Monday was replaced by the Spring Bank Holiday to create a more consistent holiday schedule.