Not all Christians celebrate the same holidays, and some believers today are returning to the original, biblical feasts found in Scripture. These holy days—first given to Israel—are seen by many Christians as powerful foreshadowings of the life, death, resurrection, and return of Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew). These aren’t manmade traditions—they were appointed by God Himself.
1. Passover (Pesach)
What It Is: A remembrance of how God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
Why It Matters to Christians: Jesus celebrated Passover with His disciples the night before His crucifixion. Christians believe He became the true Passover Lamb—His blood marking believers for salvation.
Spiritual Meaning: Redemption, deliverance, and the beginning of freedom through Jesus.
2. Feast of Unleavened Bread
What It Is: A week-long festival immediately following Passover where no yeast (leaven) is eaten.
Why It Matters to Christians: Leaven often represents sin in the Bible. This feast reminds believers of living in purity and the sinless life of Jesus.
Spiritual Meaning: A call to live a set-apart, holy life.
3. First Fruits
What It Is: A celebration of the first harvest of the season.
Why It Matters to Christians: Jesus rose from the dead on this day—becoming the “firstfruits” of those who will rise again.
Spiritual Meaning: Resurrection, new life, and the promise that more life is coming.
4. Feast of Weeks (Shavuot / Pentecost)
What It Is: A festival celebrating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai—50 days after Passover.
Why It Matters to Christians: Fifty days after Jesus' resurrection, the Holy Spirit was poured out on believers at Pentecost.
Spiritual Meaning: The giving of God's Word, and the giving of His Spirit.
5. Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah)
What It Is: A day of blowing trumpets—a wake-up call and time of reflection.
Why It Matters to Christians: Many believe this foreshadows the return of Jesus, who will come with the sound of a great trumpet.
Spiritual Meaning: Awakening, repentance, and preparation for what’s coming.
6. Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
What It Is: The holiest day of the biblical calendar—a day of fasting and seeking forgiveness.
Why It Matters to Christians: Jesus is believed to be the perfect atonement for sin. This day points to the deep seriousness of sin—and God’s mercy.
Spiritual Meaning: Forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation with God.
7. Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)
What It Is: A joyful celebration where God’s people lived in tents to remember His care in the wilderness.
Why It Matters to Christians: It represents how God "tabernacled" (dwelt) among us in Jesus—and points forward to a time when He will dwell with humanity forever.
Spiritual Meaning: God’s presence, joy, and future restoration.
So... Should Christians Celebrate These?
Not all Christians do—but many are rediscovering the richness and beauty of these biblical appointments. They’re not about rules or rituals—they’re about remembering what God has done and what He’s promised to do. They form a beautiful picture of the Gospel: Jesus’ first coming, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and His promised return.
These celebrations aren’t burdens—they’re invitations. Invitations to pause, reflect, rejoice, and realign with God’s story. You don’t have to follow tradition to find meaning. You just have to seek the truth.