It is referred to in first Corinthians, chapter 16, and in Italy it is customary to scatter rose leaves from the ceilings of churches on this day.  It is celebrated in Eastern Europe with green branches.  Its antecedent feast, known as Shauvot, dates
It is referred to in first Corinthians, chapter 16, and in Italy it is customary to scatter rose leaves from the ceilings of churches on this day.  It is celebrated in Eastern Europe with green branches.  Its antecedent feast, known as Shauvot, dates back to ancient times; its origin in the Catholic Church dates back to an occasion with a mighty wind, tongues of fire, and super-language powers.  For ten points, name this Christian feast, commemorating the arrival of the Holy Spirit and occurring fifty days after Easter.
It is referred to in first Corinthians, chapter 16, and in Italy it is customary to scatter rose leaves from the ceilings of churches on this day.  
Pentecost