More Holyday Art (PENTECOST) by He Qi

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"Pentecost" by He Qi

Pentecost Sunday is observed by Christians: Catholics, Protestants, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and other Christians as the day the Holy Spirit descended onto Christ's Apostles and others.

• Celebrations: Religious (church) services, Festive meals, Processions, Baptism, Confirmation, Ordination, Folk customs, Dancing, Spring & woodland rites, Festive clothing.
• Observances: Prayer, Vigils, Fasting (pre-festival), Novenas, Retreats, Holy Communion, Litany
• Length: One day
• Date: Sunday, May 27 in 2012
• Linkages: Christian holydays of Easter and Ascension Day, as well as the Jewish holyday of Shavuot, historically and symbolically