Its colorful alternative name, used especially among Anglicans, referred to the garmets of the newly baptized.
In 1094, the Council of Constance forbade court sessions and servile work for the three days following it. In England it was common to celebrate albes while tradition in Italy is to scatter rose leaves from the tops of churches. The Jewish equivalent occurs during the month of Sivan. Its colorful alternative name, used especially among Anglicans, referred to the garmets of the newly baptized. For 10 points--name this Church holy day celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit, occurring seven weeks after Easter.
In 1094, the Council of Constance forbade court sessions and servile work for the three days following it.
{Pentecost} or {White Sunday} or {Whitsunday}