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Annunciation
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Annunciation
1. the New Testament the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26--38)
2. the festival commemorating this, held on March 25 (Lady Day)
Annunciation
dove and lily
pictured with Virgin and Gabriel. [Christian Iconography: Brewer Dictionary, 645]
Elizabeth
Mary’s old cousin; bears John the Baptist. [N.T.: Luke 1:36–80]
Gabriel
messenger angel; tells Mary she will bear Christ child. [N.T.: Luke 1:26–38]
Hail, Mary
prayer adapted from the words of Gabriel to Mary announcing the coming birth of Christ. [N.T.: Luke 1:26–36]
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In Sweden, Annunciation Day is also referred to as Vffeldagen (formerly called Vrfrudagen), which translates into English as "Waffle Day.
MARK TODAY'S FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION WITH WAFFLES by The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM)
March 25th QQ: In the Middle Ages most European countries used the Julian calendar and observed New Year's Day on March 25, called Annunciation Day and celebrated as the occasion on which it was revealed to Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God.
New Year Trivia Quiz by Deanna Mascle / Reference and Education community
 
 
 
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