What is the Reformed Doctrine of Holidays?

Tis the season. Holidays are approaching in rapid succession. Families shall gather and celebrations will ensue. But I’m sure in the midst of it all there’s one nagging question driving you mad: What is the Reformed doctrine of holidays? Not to worry! We are here to help.

The short answer is that the Reformed tradition has all the holidays. 52 to be exact. That’s right, every Sunday. God blessed the people of Israel with many feast days in which to enjoy his good gifts; he has blessed his church with feasting days of plenty, one in every seven!

So as you gather with your family and friends over the next several weeks to eat and enjoy, let it be a reminder that, in Christ, you have this to look forward to every single week. For the Lord’s Day is the perfect day to gather with family and friends to feast and fellowship.