What's you country tradition in regards of Holy week?
By abednego7
@abednego7 (1060)
Philippines
April 2, 2007 10:32am CST
Here in Philippines, there are so many tradition being practice every Holy week in different provinces. The most popular is mimicking Jesus Christ how he died in stake used for torturing.
The actual nailing of both hands and feet of those fanatics has become an attraction thats why many foreigner and local tourist are visiting here to witness those activities. We also have what they call "Pinitensya" where adult man will going to have small cuts in their back then they will going to slap it by bamboo sticks tied to a rope which is about a meter while blood is gradually flowing from cuts.
What about in your country, any traditions do in coming holly week?
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6 responses
@Alexandria37 (5717)
• Ireland
3 Apr 07
We started out Holy week last Sunday with the blessing of the Palms. On Holy Thursday, we have the blessing of the oils at morning mass. In the evening, the Holy Sacrament will be moved from the tabernacle on the main altar to the altar of repose where it will stay until the Easter Vigil on Saturday night. On Good Friday, there will be Stations of the Cross and after that, confessions will be heard in preperation for Easter. Easter Saturday, a vigil mass will be held at midnight and a Paschal fire will be lit. After this the Blessed Sacrament will be taken from the altar of repose back to the tabernacle on the main altar. This signifies the Resurrection of Christ. Easter Sunday is a very joyous occasion because the time of fasting and abstinance is over and most people will go out for a big meal or have a family get together. I myself will have a family get together and we will celebrate Easter at home. Hope you have a wonderful Easter holiday.
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@abednego7 (1060)
• Philippines
4 Apr 07
Thank for your informative response, it gives us more panorama of what other country's doing during Holy week. I really appreciated you answer especially done in details. Have a nice day madam.
@jahvo6 (623)
• Peru
2 Apr 07
that happens here in some provinces Peru, but in the capital people go to mass, watch tv movies made in Hollywood regarding the crucifixion with old actors like Vivian leigh, Charlton heston and some people go to the beach to ha ve fun there with friends.
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@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
3 Apr 07
Most of the people I know go to church.. perhaps it is for a sunrise service.. or just a regular morning service.. then most get together with family for a good meal.. and an easter egg hunt for the children.. And there are sometimes town, or church easter egg hunts for people to go to with their children if they want, which are on days around Easter..
There's also special church services on the sunday before Easter, for Palm Sunday.. and in the weekly services (usually four) of most churches previous to this is the observation or teaching called "Lent" which is a way of preparing our hearts.. repenting of any wrongdoings, and shortcomings.. humbling ourselves..
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@abednego7 (1060)
• Philippines
4 Apr 07
Thanks for such a good answer and being sincere in replying in my topic. Thanks again.
