What is Holy Innocents Day?
On December 28th, Holy Innocents Day is annually observed on December 28th. According to Matthew 2:16, the day commemorates the execution of the innocent, male children in Bethlehem.
The day also known as the Feast of the Holy Innocents (and sometimes referred to as Childermas) in Matthew's account of King Herod's reaction to the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecy. On December 28th and Eastern churches, this day is observed in the Western churches. On December 28th and Eastern churches on December 29th. By the Church, these children are regarded martyrs, Saints of God.
How to celebrate #holyinnocentsday
On this day, it is custom to give the youngest child in the household the power to rule the day. The youngest is in charge of everything from food to eat, where to go, and what to do. It's a day for children in Mexico to perform practical jokes and pranks on their elders. On social media, use the hashtag #HolyInnocentsDay to post.
