Nativity of Saint John
- What
- Nativity of Saint John
- When
- 6/24/2021
- Where
- Christian
Typically feast days are celebrated on the day the saint had died, however for Saint John, he is celebrated on the day he was born. This Christian holiday occurs on June 24th every year to celebrate the life of Saint John the Apostle. Although there is no official date of his birth, it is speculated that he was born 6 months earlier than Jesus, which is today.
Saint John the Apostle, also known as Saint John the Evangelist or Saint John the Divine is most commonly known for his foretelling of the Messiah which in the New Testament predicted the coming of Jesus. Saint John, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and traditionally believed to be the author of the three Letters of John and the Fourth Gospel. He also played a leading role in establishing the early church at Jerusalem.
The feast day of Saint John is celebrated differently all over the world. Some countries have decided it is a public holiday in which public events like concerts, parades and firework displays are held. An example of this would be, Catalonia who refer to it is "El Correfoc." Smaller celebrations are held with families and neighbors as they host picnics and bonfires to celebrate Saint John. Countries all over the world celebrate it in their own way but usually incorporate fire or fireworks of some sort.