Reply To: Q. why is it called shavuos? Home › Forums › Yom Tov › Shavuos › Q. why is it called shavuos? › Reply To: Q. why is it called shavuos? June 6, 2014 1:42 pm at 1:42 pm #1018474 TheGoqParticipant Because 49 is a stupid name for a holiday.