Christmas: Celebrated each year on 25th December, The story of Jesus' birth is retold through nativity plays, Some Christians start the celebrations with a midnight communion service known as midnight mass, Families and friends eat traditional foods such as turkey, mince pies and pudding, Many churches hold special services where children light candles stuck into oranges, these are called Christingles, Advent is the period that starts from 30th November and counts down the days using a calendar or a wreath, Easter: Celebrates Jesus rising from the dead, three days after he was executed, The week leading up to the celebration is known as Holy Week, The date of the Sunday varies from year to year, An egg is a symbol of new life and are a symbol for the resurrection of Jesus, Traditionally, chicken eggs would be hard boiled and painted by hand, The celebrations include Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday ,

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