CHRISTIANITY
Christianity is the world largest religion with over 2 million followers that can be found world wide.This faith represents one third of the population.
![Picture](/uploads/2/6/7/2/26727106/8928464.gif)
Symbols
Christianity has over 5 symbols , each one of them has it own significance and meaning.The main Symbol for Christianity is the cross (Displayed beside).
The Cross -
There are many different versions of the cross but the most common is the Latin cross , it can be found in churches and many Christians houses .The Cross reminds Christians of the resurrection, while the crucifix, with the body of Jesus on it, favored by Catholic and Orthodox churches, is a reminder of Christ's sacrifice.
Christianity has over 5 symbols , each one of them has it own significance and meaning.The main Symbol for Christianity is the cross (Displayed beside).
The Cross -
There are many different versions of the cross but the most common is the Latin cross , it can be found in churches and many Christians houses .The Cross reminds Christians of the resurrection, while the crucifix, with the body of Jesus on it, favored by Catholic and Orthodox churches, is a reminder of Christ's sacrifice.
Celebrations
Christians celebrate many things throughout the liturgical year. One of the major event celebrated is Easter
Easter -
Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. It is a very significant day to Christians. It;'s the day that Jesus died for us .It's a symbol of rebirth and new life . Easter has become a world know celebration . It is celebrated world wide and in many different ways. Most Christians attended mass and view the stations of the cross . Many people know Easter as the holiday were you receive chocolate / Chocolate eggs .The eggs represent new life / rebirth .The eggs have become the main symbol for easter and are important to the celebration
Christians celebrate many things throughout the liturgical year. One of the major event celebrated is Easter
Easter -
Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. It is a very significant day to Christians. It;'s the day that Jesus died for us .It's a symbol of rebirth and new life . Easter has become a world know celebration . It is celebrated world wide and in many different ways. Most Christians attended mass and view the stations of the cross . Many people know Easter as the holiday were you receive chocolate / Chocolate eggs .The eggs represent new life / rebirth .The eggs have become the main symbol for easter and are important to the celebration
![Picture](/uploads/2/6/7/2/26727106/3423203.jpg)
Rituals
There are many important rituals in Christianity and most of these can be preformed each day. One of these main rituals is the Eucharist also know and holy communion.
The Eucharist -
The Eucharist is one of the most important rituals to Christians. The bread also known as the host ( displayed above) is supposed to represent the body of Christ. A small amount of the host is consumed during the Eucharist , when it is received the priest states the body of Christ. just as Jesus did at the last supper when he took the bread and broke it saying " take this bread it is my body which will be given up for you ".
There are many important rituals in Christianity and most of these can be preformed each day. One of these main rituals is the Eucharist also know and holy communion.
The Eucharist -
The Eucharist is one of the most important rituals to Christians. The bread also known as the host ( displayed above) is supposed to represent the body of Christ. A small amount of the host is consumed during the Eucharist , when it is received the priest states the body of Christ. just as Jesus did at the last supper when he took the bread and broke it saying " take this bread it is my body which will be given up for you ".