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Easter Sunday is a Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It brings an end to Holy Week which began with Palm Sunday. The western and eastern churches celebrate Easter on different days. (Wikipedia)
On Ascension Day Christians commemorate the ascension of Jesus into heaven. (Wikipedia)
Pentecost is the Christian holiday that happens 50 days after Easter. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary, mother of Jesus and the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem. Wikipedia
Lammas, or Loaf Mass is a Christian holiday celebrated in some northern countries. Like Lughnasadh, the Celtic holiday which falls on the same day, Lammas is a celebration of the first fruits of the new harvest. (Wikipedia)
The Feast of the Transfiguration is celebrated by many Christians but is particularly significant for the Eastern Orthodox churches. The Feast honors day in the life of Jesus when is transfigured and becomes radiant in glory upon a mountain. (Wikipedia article)
Rose of Lima became known for both her life of severe penance and her care of the poverty stricken of the city through her own private efforts. She is the patroness of Peru. Some celebrate her feast day on August 23.
All Saints' Day, or All Hallows' Day is celebrated in honor of all the saints of the church. The liturgical practice begins in the evening of Oct. 31, All Hallows' Eve. (Wikipedia)
All Souls' Day is a commemoration of all the faithful departed. In some Christian traditions this day is the final day of the three days of All Hallowtide. (Wikipedia)
Advent is the Christian liturgical season of preparation and anticipation of the birth of Jesus. The days and weeks of Advent are often marked with Advent calendars or candle-lit wreaths. In Eastern Christian traditions Advent is a nativity fast. (Wikipedia)
The Feast Day of St. Nicholas is celebrated with honoring Saint Nicholas' reputation as a bringer of gifts. The day is particularly celebrated in European countries with festivities and gifts for children. Santa Claus was derived from St. Nicholas. (Wikipedia)
Las Posadas is a Christian festival in Latin America. This nine-day celebration represents the 9-month pregnancy of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Each day, two people portraying Mary and Joseph travel to houses designated as inns. At the end of the evening carols are sung and children break open a star-shaped piñata. (Wikipedia)