Campus Observances
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Purim
March 8, 2012
Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people of the ancient Persian Empire from Haman's plot to annihilate them. It is characterized by the public recitation of the Book of Esther, giving mutual gifts of food and drink, giving charity to the poor, and a celebratory meal; other customs include drinking wine, wearing of masks and costumes, and public celebration. Scheduling information TBA.
Passover Begins
April 6, 2012
Passover is a Jewish and Samaritan holy day and festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and the liberation of the Israelites from slavery. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in accordance with the Hebrew Bible. The Exodus of the Jews from Egypt took place in the spring and so Passover is celebrated in the spring for seven or eight days.
Community-Wide Seder
Date TBA
The Passover Seder Meal is a Jewish ritual feast held on the first and second nights of the Jewish holiday of Passover. In Israel, the Seder is held only on the first night. Watch for announcements. All members of the Denison community are welcome. RSVP to hillel@denison.edu. (Location: The Open House)
Good Friday Cross Walk
April 6, 2012 - 11:00am
Walk and pray the way of the cross through Granville. Good Friday is the Friday preceding Easter Sunday. It commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Golgatha. (Location: St. Edward's Catholic Church to Swasey Chapel)
Easter Night Paschal Vigil
April 7, 2012 - 10:30pm
The Easter Vigil is a service held in many Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus. It is held in the hours of darkness on the evening of Holy Saturday since the Christian tradition considers days of observance to begin at sunset of the previous day. All are welcome to attend. (Location: Swasey Chapel)
Easter Sunday
April 8, 2012
Christians celebrate Easter Sunday day in observance of Jesus Christ rising from the dead three days after his crucifixion.
May Day Celebration
May 1, 2012
A "rites of Spring" event featuring a Maypole dance on the academic quad. Hosted by Denison Religious Understanding. (Location: Academic Quad)