whitsuntide
/ˈwɪtsənˌtaɪd/
noun
- The week beginning with Whitsunday (Pentecost), especially the first few days, traditionally a time of celebration and holiday.
- The village held its annual Whitsuntide fair on the green.
- Whitsuntide was once a popular time for outdoor festivals and church processions.
- Many families used the Whitsuntide holiday to visit relatives or go on short trips.