From this Sunday, April 2nd
The Holy Week 2023 begins, a Christian commemoration that takes place every year to the passion of Christ. On this occasion, many families take advantage of these days to reflect and enjoy moments together.
However, there is a simple detail that few people have noticed every time this 'Holy Week' is celebrated: there is no fixed or established date. In the case of Christmas, it is common for it to be celebrated annually on December 25th, but in 'Holy Week' it starts with 'Palm Sunday' and ends with 'Resurrection Sunday', specifically between late March and early April each year.
And why does this happen? Don't worry, Diario Líbero will solve this curiosity for you in the following article. Are you ready to gain more knowledge? Let's go!
Why is there no fixed date in Holy Week?
According to National Geographic, the constant change of annual dates to celebrate 'Holy Week' is due to lunar cycles and spring. This means that it does not follow the usual calendar that we are used to.
In that sense, the Jews celebrate Pasover, also known as Pessach, for the liberation of the Hebrew people from the slavery of Egypt, as recounted in the Old Testament of the Bible.
The mentioned festivity is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan. This means that it starts with the first full moon of spring, as Jewish religious ceremonies are scheduled by the phases of the moon.
Based on this, the Gospels specified that Jesus met with his 12 disciples in the known 'Last Supper' precisely during Pesach and this is why the 'Holy Days' do not have a fixed date for their celebration because they must coincide with the full moon. It should also be added that the death of Christ occurred near the Jewish Passover.
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