Jubilee

A jubilee is an anniversary of an event. It usually marks the 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, or the 70th anniversary. In modern times, many monarchs have jubilees to celebrate a number of years that they have been on the throne. For example, in 2022, Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee (70 years).

Types of Jubilees

• Silver jubilee, for a 25th anniversary.
• Ruby jubilee, for a 40th anniversary.
• Golden jubilee, for a 50th anniversary.
• Diamond jubilee, for a 60th anniversary.
• Platinum jubilee, for a 70th anniversary.

Religious usage

In the Catholic Church, a Jubilee is a special year called by the Church to receive a full pardon at certain conditions while passing through the Holy Doors during the visits to Jubilee churches. It has been celebrated every 50 or 25 years since the year 1300, with extraordinary jubilees in addition depending on need.

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