What is another word for whit-tuesday?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪttjˈuːzde͡ɪ] (IPA)

Whit-Tuesday is a Christian holiday that occurs 50 days after Easter. It is also known by several other names such as Pentecost Tuesday, Tuesday of Pentecost, and Tuesday of Whitsun. The term "Whit" is an Old English word that means "white" and is used to refer to the white robes that people who were baptized would wear on this day. Other synonyms for Whit-Tuesday include the Feast of Pentecost, Shavuot, Festival of Weeks, and Feast of Firstfruits. In some countries, it is also known as the Whitsuntide or Whitsun season. This holiday is celebrated by Christians worldwide to mark the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the birth of the Christian church.

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What are the hyponyms for Whit-tuesday?

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