This list includes the dates for the 2015 Christian calendar in the Christian faith of the most observed and other important dates in the United States.
New Year
Thursday, January 1
Wise Men
Thursday, January 6
Welcome the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. The story of his journey and the gifts they brought to worship the child found in the Gospels.
San Valentine
Saturday, February 14
Although it is not a day officially observed by the Christian church, the day of love is associated with Valentine, a priest in Rome during the third century.
Lent
Wednesday, February 18 – Thursday, April 2
Lent refers to the 40 days before Easter. It is a time of repentance, spiritual preparation, fasting and prayer that begins with Ash Wednesday.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 18
The Wednesday of the ashes does not have an exact date on the calendar. The day falls depending on the day on which Easter falls. It is exactly 40 days earlier.
St Patrick
Tuesday, March 17
As Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s is not a day officially observed by all Christian churches, but originates with the Catholic Church in Ireland.
Irish communities have parades that day, churches offer services and the primary color used is green.
Easter
Sunday, March 29 – Sunday, April 5
Easter occurs during the Easter season and is very important for Christianity because that’s when the major events that form the basis of this faith is remembered mostly the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
Palm Sunday
March 29
Palm Sunday is the sixth Sunday of Lent. The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is celebrated.
Holy Thursday
April 2
Holy Friday
April 3
Easter Friday during the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples, his trial and crucifixion is remembered.
Easter Sunday (Easter)
April 5
Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 10
In the United States every race, culture and creed celebrate Mother’s Day.
Pentecost
Sunday, May 24
Day Memorial
Monday, May 25
Parents Day
Sunday, June 21
In the United States every race, culture and creed celebrate Parents Day.
Independence Day
Saturday, July 4
Business Day
Monday, September 7
Reformation Day
Saturday, October 31
Halloween
Saturday, October 31
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 26
First Sunday of Advent
November 29
Advent is the time of observation during the four Sundays before 25 December. Every Sunday, a candle is lit and scriptures about the birth of Jesus are read.
Good Night
Thursday, December 24
It is common among Christians to attend religious services the night before 25 December. Some churches have traditional services and others include dramas and concerts.
Christmas
Friday, December 25
The Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birth. One of the basic beliefs of Christianity is that God became man in the form of Jesus, and his birth was a miracle because it was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the Virgin Mary. Visit Stimmungsvolle Erscheinung for ideas to celebrate Christmas.