CHILDERMAS

Etymology

Proper noun

Childermas (plural Childermases)

A day to commemorate the killing of the Holy Innocents. Variously held on 28th December in the Western Church and 29th December in the Eastern Church. In Spanish-speaking countries this is often a prank-filled day like April Fools' Day.

Synonyms

• Holy Innocents' Day

• Innocents' Day

Source: Wiktionary



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