General References to
Of the Passover, held on the 14th of the first month, Abib (April), to
commemorate the Exodus from Egypt
Of Pentecost, or Weeks, held at the end of Wheat Harvest, 6th of Sivan
(June) to commemorate the giving of the Law
Of Trumpets, held the first of the seventh month Ethanim (October)
Of Tabernacles, or Ingathering, held 15th to the 22nd of Ethanim
(October), as a thanksgiving for the harvest
Of Dedication, held the 25th of Chisleu (December), to commemorate the
reconsecration of the temple after its pollution by the Syrians
Of Purim, held the 14th and 15th of Adar (March), to commemorate the
deliverance of the Jews from Haman