Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whitsun

noun

/ˈwɪt.sən/

Definition

Whitsun refers to the Christian festival of Whitsun or Pentecost, which is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter.

Examples

The church celebrates Whitsun with special services and events.
Many communities hold festivals during Whitsun to mark this significant day.
Whitsun is often associated with the onset of spring and the blossoming of nature.

Meaning

The term Whitsun is derived from ‘Whitsun’, which means ‘White Sunday’, signifying the white robes traditionally worn by those who were baptized on this day. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.