Why Do We Celebrate Pentecost?

Follow the wind, flames, many languages, green branches, and falling rose petals of Pentecost!

Why do thousands of red petals fall through the roof of an ancient church in Rome? Why do some churches wear red while others fill their buildings with green leaves and grass? Why Do We Celebrate Pentecost? introduces young readers to the history, meaning, and worldwide traditions of this important Christian festival.

Pentecost is celebrated on the fiftieth day of the Easter season. Christians remember the biblical account in which Jesus's followers heard a rushing wind, saw what looked like flames, and began speaking in different languages.

Here is what you will discover inside:
• The Biblical Story: Explore the wind, flames, languages, and gathering in Jerusalem described in the Book of Acts.
• The Meaning of Fifty: Learn why Pentecost means "fiftieth" and how its calendar date is connected with the Jewish festival of Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks.
• Red, Green, and White Traditions: Discover flaming-red church decorations, Orthodox green branches, and the English name Whitsunday, meaning White Sunday.
• Rose Petals in Rome: Visit the Pantheon as firefighters release thousands of red petals through its enormous oculus during the Pentecost service.
• Customs Across Europe: Hear trumpets, see doves and decorated horses, join Whit Walks, and discover public holidays on Pentecost Monday.
• Visual Delight and Worldwide Celebrations: Enjoy beautiful, minimalist colorful illustrations filled with paper flames, doves, branches, rose petals, multilingual readings, music, worship, and joyful gatherings.

Perfect for Christian families, classrooms, homeschoolers, and curious young readers, this book celebrates faith, community, communication, courage, and the power of bringing many voices together.

Grab your copy today and experience the wind, fire, and wonder of Pentecost!