Which two of the following are recognized religious festivals?

Easter and Christmas Day are the two recognized religious festivals because they are central to the Christian faith, which has deeply shaped British culture and history. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and has been observed in Britain since the early Middle Ages, becoming a public holiday. Similarly, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus and is a cornerstone of Christian belief, also marked as a public holiday. These festivals are not just cultural events; they hold significant religious meaning for Christians. Boxing Day, while a public holiday, is a secular tradition originating as a day for giving gifts to service workers. Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and is a historical event, not a religious one. While both Boxing Day and Bonfire Night are important cultural events in the UK, they lack the fundamental religious significance that defines Easter and Christmas Day.