whitsunday
/ˈwɪtsənˌdeɪ/
noun
- The seventh Sunday after Easter, also known as Pentecost, celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
- Many churches hold special services on Whitsunday to mark the birth of the Christian church.
- Whitsunday is one of the most important feast days in the Christian calendar.
- In some countries, Whitsunday is a public holiday with parades and festivities.