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Originally Posted by Fordim Hedgethistle
According to the Anglo-Saxon Church calendar, 25th March (Ring Destruction Day) was the date of the Crucifixion, the Annunciation, and the last day of Creation. I've always liked that Tolkien chose a date that is all about beginnings, endings, and catastrophic changes.
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The more I think about that the more intriguing it gets. In Christian terms, the crucifixion was the end of the old world order and the birth of the new creation; it is the most cataclysmic change of all history, eclipsing even the fall of man.
One of my favorite quotes from 'The Passion' was "See, Mother, I make all things new" (Rev21.5) . I was half tempted to stand and cheer on that one.
And what a depiction of the end of the old order Jackson gave us as Barad-Dur and the Morannon crumbled.
Thanks, Fordim.