> >
> >> I find the term "Viridium die" is some 16th-century documents. It
> >> appears to refer to one of the days in Holy Week. Can anyone tell me
> >> which one?
> >
> >It is Maundy (or Holy) Thursday. In some countries (notably Germany) it
> >is still called Green Thursday (viridis = green, dies = day).
> >
> >
> I wonder why 'green' - my Latin dictionary adds "fresh, blooming,
> marked by youthful vigour" -- seems peculiar for this feast...
Perhaps it has something to do with the meal? The Green Herbs. Or
perhaps the time of the year. Could be a Pagan rite that happened
to fall on that day that dealt with spring or growth or celebrated Spring
at one point in time.
Lucas Wickstrom
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