White Thursday

OK so this is only next week, but in preparation this informational memorandum, with special thanks to Merriam-Webster


Maundy Thursday
Pronunciation: 'mon-dE-, 'män-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English maunde ceremony of washing the feet of the poor on Maundy Thursday, from Old French mandé, from Latin mandatum command; from Jesus' words in John 13:34
: the Thursday before Easter observed in commemoration of the institution of the Eucharist

Actually the whole chapter is relevant here, in my opinion.

For the curious, the Dutch refer to the day before Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag) as Witte Donderdag (White Thursday). I am curious if anyone has insight as to why this might be. A white towel, perhaps?