Childermasとは 意味・読み方・使い方

別の表記

• Childermas-Day (archaic)

語源

From Childermas-Day, from 中期英語 Childermasse day, from 古期英語 Ċildamæsse dæg, equivalent to ċilda (“children's”) +‎ mæsse (“mass, religious service”).

固有名詞

Childermas (plural Childermases)

1. (Christianity) A religious service and holiday commemorating the supposed Massacre of the Innocents in Judea around the time of the birth of Christ, typically observed on 28 December in Western Christianity and 29 December in Eastern Christianity; in Spanish and Latin American contexts, the day is frequently filled with light-hearted pranks similar to April Fools' Day.

同意語

• Holy Innocents' Day
• Innocents' Day

参考

• Massacre of the Innocents