Latest

Related Posts

Holy Innocents Day 2022: Date, History and Importance

The feast day was first observed in the early church, but it did not become widespread until the ninth century. In Spain, the day is known as Día de los Santos Inocentes and is celebrated on December 28.

- Advertisement -

December 28 marks an important day in the Christian calendar—Holy Innocents Day. It is a day to remember and pay tribute to children who were killed by King Herod in his attempt to remove Jesus from the Earth. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting children from all forms of violence, exploitation and abuse. In this article, we will explore what Holy Innocents Day is and why it is important, as well as how to observe it through prayer and reflection on the lives that have been lost in Herod’s wake. Read on to learn more about this solemn but essential commemoration of innocent life.

What is Holy Innocents Day?

Holy Innocents Day is a Christian holiday commemorating the massacre of baby boys by King Herod in an attempt to kill the infant Jesus. The day falls on December 28th and is also known as the Feast of the Holy Innocents.

- Advertisement -

Proclamation Day 2022 Australia: Date, History and Timeline

The History of Holy Innocents Day

The feast of the Holy Innocents, also known as the Feast of the Children, commemorates the Biblical story of Herod’s massacre of all male children two years old and under in Bethlehem. The event is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (2:16-18). In response to a prophecy that a “King of the Jews” would be born in Bethlehem, Herod ordered all boys in Bethlehem two years old and under to be killed. The story has been interpreted by some as an attack on paganism and by others as an act of political violence.

The feast day was first observed in the early church, but it did not become widespread until the ninth century. In Spain, the day is known as Día de los Santos Inocentes and is celebrated on December 28. In Mexico, it is called Día de los Niños Mártires (Day of the Child Martyrs) and is celebrated on December 26.

International Cello Day 2022: An Integral Part of Music History

Why We Celebrate Holy Innocents Day

Holy Innocents Day, observed on December 28, commemorates the massacre of the male infants in Bethlehem by King Herod the Great. The day is also sometimes called “The Feast of the Innocents” or “Childermas”.

The massacre occurred after the Magi (also known as the Three Wise Men) visited Herod to ask him where they could find the newborn “King of the Jews”, whom they had seen in a star. Herod, who was not about to let another king usurp his power, asked them to come back and tell him after they had found the child.

Herod then sent soldiers to Bethlehem to kill all male infants under two years old. But when they arrived, they found that the family had already fled to Egypt. So Herod ordered all infant boys in Bethlehem killed instead.

The massacre of innocent children is a tragic event, but it also has a religious significance. It represents God’s victory over evil. The innocent babies who were killed represent all of humanity, who are innocent before God but have been tainted by sin. The fact that Jesus survived Herod’s plot shows that he is above even death itself and that his kingdom will last forever.

Slovenia Independence and Unity Day 2022: Date, History and Significance

How to Celebrate Holy Innocents Day

On Holy Innocents Day, Christians around the world remember the young boys who were slaughtered by King Herod in his attempt to kill the baby Jesus. The day is also known as Childermas or the Feast of Children.

There are many ways to celebrate Holy Innocents Day. Here are a few ideas:

1. Pray for all of the innocent children who have been victims of violence and war.

2. Give to charities that help children in need.

3. Teach your children about the meaning of this day and why we should stand up for innocents everywhere.

4. Spend time with your own children or other young people in your life, making memories and enjoying their company.

Conclusion

Holy Innocents Day is an important event in the Christian calendar and it serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting innocent children everywhere. We hope you have found this article on Holy Innocents Day informative and that it has given you an insight into why this special day is celebrated every year. Let us remember those young boys who were killed by King Herod and take their story with us during our own struggles for justice throughout the coming year.

HOLY INNOCENTS DAY DATES

Year Date Day
2022 December 28 Wednesday
2023 December 28 Thursday
2024 December 28 Saturday
2025 December 28 Sunday
2026 December 28 Monday

 

YEAR DATE EVENT
2022 December 28 National Call a Friend Day
2022 December 28 National Chocolate Candy Day
2022 December 28 National Download Day
2022 December 28 Card Playing Day
2022 December 28 Holy Innocents Day
2022 December 28 National Short Film Day
2022 December 28 Pledge of Allegiance Day
 2022 December 28 Proclamation Day

 

Popular Articles

We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. View more
Cookies settings
Accept
Privacy & Cookie policy
Privacy & Cookies policy
Cookie name Active
PRIVACY POLICY
  1. General
  • (1.1.) Eduvast (“Eduvast”, “We”, “Our”, “Us”) is committed to the protection of personal information provided by the users (“You”,“Your”,“User”) to Eduvast. You agree that Your use of Eduvast implies Your consent to the collection, retention and use of Your personal information in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”).
  • (1.2.) We take the privacy of our Users seriously. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of Users while providing personalized and valuable service.
  • (1.3.) While We do Our best to protect Your information, particularly with respect to the protection of Your personal data, Eduvast cannot ensure the security of Your data transmitted via the internet, telephone or any other networks.
  • (1.4.) Access to the contents available  is conditional upon Your acceptance of this Privacy Policy which should be read together with the End User License Agreement“EULA”.
  • (1.5.) If You do not agree to any of the provisions of this Privacy Policy or EULA, You should not download, install and use the App. We may revise, alter, add, amend or modify this Privacy Policy at any time by updating this privacy policy. By downloading, installing and/or using this App, You agree to be bound by any such alteration, amendment, addition or modification.
2. Information Collected Non Personal Information
  • (2.1.) We may collect non-personal information about You whenever You access or interact with Our Website or any of the related services. This includes but not limited to browser name, version, server location, device specific information such as the type of device used, users’ operating system and version, your mobile devices unique device ID, third party apps or App or service that referred users to App, language preference, means of connection to App, internet service providers, IP address, technical information, google advertising ID (GAID), IDFA, GAID Opt-out Status, location information, interaction of Your device with the App and applications, details of Your device including without limitation its manufacturer details, height and width of your device screen, model, version, UDID or IMEI Number and other similar information about You(collectively "Traffic Data”). Personal Information
  • (2.2.) 2.2. We may collect personal information that identifies You in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to the information submitted during download and installation of the App or in connection with registration for other activities or features offered through the App. Personally identifiable information collected may include name, mailing address, email address, phone number and demographic information such as gender, nationality, postcode and other personal information including but not limited to date, time or place of birth ("Personal Information"). If You communicate with Us by, for example, e-mail or letter, any information provided in such communication may be collected by Eduvast.
  • (2.3.) Our website may transmit your Personal Information to our internal servers. This Personal Information is immediately deleted once you delete the App, except to the extent it is necessary to store the same under applicable laws. Further, we have implemented commercially reasonable physical, managerial, operational and technical security measures to protect the loss, misuse and alteration and to preserve the security of the Personal Information in our care.Finally, this information is used strictly in line with our business purposes.
  • (2.4.) You understand that once You leave Our servers, use of any information You provide shall be governed by the privacy policy of the operator of the site used by You.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
    • (3.1.) We do not disclose Your Personal Information to any third parties other than as may be required by us, Eduvast’s affiliates, partners, trusted business networks, in compliance with our Privacy Policy for the purpose of moderating the content of the Website, enhancing Your user experience, providing You localised content and to enable Us and Our partners to provide You with targeted information which may be of benefit to you.
    • (3.2.) To enhance customer experience and to provide focused support, we may share generic aggregated demographic information which may include Your information collected by Us but not linked to any personally identifiable information regarding visitors and users with Our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
    • (3.3.) At times We are required by law or litigation to disclose personal information about the users. We may also disclose information about the user if We determine that disclosure of information is necessary for national security, law enforcement, or other issues of public importance.
    • (3.4.) We use Our best efforts to use information in aggregate form (so that no individual User is identified) for the following purposes:
(3.4.1) To build up marketing profiles; (3.4.2) To aid strategic development, data collection and business analytics; (3.4.3) To manage our relationship with advertisers and partners; (3.4.4) 3.4.4. To audit usage of Our website i.e. www.www.eduvast.com (3.4.5) 3.4.5. To enhance user experience in relation to the App and Our website (collectively, “Permitted Use”).
  • (3.5.) We reserve the right to disclose Personal Information if required to do so by law or if we believe that it is necessary to do so to protect and defend the rights, property or personal safety of Eduvast, the App, or Users.
4. Cookies
  • (4.1.) Whenever You access the App We may place "cookies" on Your hard drive for record-keeping purposes to enhance Your experience or sometimes to personalize Your experience. Cookies are small text files that are placed on Your device's hard drive by the App You visit. Cookies help Us to identify information relating Your activities and to retain information relating to Your preferences and history on the App.
  • (4.2.) Ad targeting cookies: We and/or Our service providers may use advertising cookies to deliver ads that are more relevant to You and Your interests.
  • (4.3.) You may choose to disable cookies by turning off cookie feature on the web browser. However, by disabling this feature, some parts of the App may not function properly. This may prevent You from taking full advantage of the App.
5. Confidentiality
    • (5.1.) Except as otherwise provided in this Privacy Policy, We will keep Your Personal Information private and will not share it with third parties, unless We believe in good faith that disclosure of Your Personal Information or any other information We collect about You is necessary for Permitted Use or to:
(5.1.1.) Comply with a court order or other legal process; (5.1.2.) Protect the rights, property or safety of Eduvast or another party; (5.1.3.) Enforce the Agreement, including EULA; or (5.1.4.) Respond to claims that any posting or other content violates the rights of third-parties. 6. Security
  • (6.1.) The security of Your Personal Information is important to Us. We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the Personal Information submitted to Us, both during transmission and once We receive it.
  • (6.2.) Although We make best possible efforts to store Personal Information in a secure operating environment which is not open to the public, You should understand that there is no such thing as complete security, and We do not guarantee that there will be no unintended disclosures of Your Personal Information. If We become aware that Your Personal Information has been disclosed in a manner not in accordance with this Privacy Policy, We will use reasonable efforts to notify You of the nature and extent of such disclosure (to the extent We know that information) as soon as reasonably possible and as permitted by law.
7. Updates and Changes to Privacy Policy
  • We reserve the right, at any time, to add to, change, update, or modify this Privacy Policy so please review it frequently. In all cases, use of information We collect is subject to the Privacy Policy in effect at the time such information is collected. You hereby acknowledge and agree that it is Your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of the modifications. If You disagree to any of the changes to the Privacy Policy, You shall refrain from using or accessing the App. Your continued use of the App following the posting of the revised Policy shall indicate Your acceptance and acknowledgment of the changes and You will be bound by it.
8. Updates and Changes to Your Personal Information
  • You have a right to correct any errors in Your Personal Information available with Us. You may request Us in writing that We cease to use Your Personal Information.
9. Contact Us
  • You may write to us at [email protected] for any privacy concerns and requests relating to this EULA and Privacy Policy.
Save settings
Cookies settings