2006-08-23 13:36:37 · 18 answers · asked by edbauguess 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Everyone above is correct it is for the Mass, however no one told you why it is called the Mass.
The last thing said in the Roman service is 'Go in peace to love and serve the Lord." The word mass is a contraction of a particular word of that phrase in Latin. It means to be sent forth or the sending forth.
2006-08-23 14:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by OPM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the word 'holiday' originated from 'Holy Day', the 'mas' is as it spells only minus one letter. Thus, to use the two examples you have given, 'Christmas' was infact a 'mass' for the 'Christ' and 'Michaelmas' was a 'mass' for St. Michael.
2006-08-23 13:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first consider that the word "holiday" is a contraction for: "Holy Day of Obligation." Which means that it is a day that the faithful are required to go to Church.
The tradition dates back to the time when the only Christians were Catholic. Therefore, on a Holiday they were required to go to Mass. Example: The Mass of Christ, shortened to "Christmas."
NOTE: All holidays are either Jewish or Catholic with one notable example. Can you guess? It is the Pilgrim's Day, Thanksgiving.
Today we also have political and government 'holidays,' but they are not Holy Days of Obligation. They are just days of rest.
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2006-08-23 13:46:07 · answer #3 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 03:11:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its short for Mass, as in a religious ceremony. Also, they were once known as Holy Days, which was shortened (sort of) to Holidays!
2006-08-23 13:42:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never heard of Michaelmas. in all of my holiday celebrating, i have only heard of Christmas as a holiday ending in "mas"
2006-08-23 13:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by lady of the piano 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a holiday (holy day) where the Mass is celebrated, usually dedicated to the individual(s) whose holy day it is.
2006-08-23 13:40:36 · answer #7 · answered by bobkgin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've never heard of michaelmas before
2006-08-23 13:39:27 · answer #8 · answered by someone in the world 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mass in the church service sense
2006-08-23 13:39:29 · answer #9 · answered by brinlarrr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Mass of Christ.
2006-08-23 13:38:32 · answer #10 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋