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The popular tradition of taking a trip during Ferragosto arose under the Fascist regime.In the second half of the 1920s, during the mid-August period, the regime organised hundreds of popular trips through the fascist leisure and recreational organisations of various corporations, and via the setting up of the "People's Trains of Ferragosto", which were available at discounted prices.
The Solemnity of the Assumption on 15 August was celebrated in the Eastern Church from the 6th century. The Western Church adopted this date as a Holy Day of Obligation to commemorate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a reference to the belief in a real, physical elevation of her sinless soul and incorrupt body into Heaven.
In the Syro-Malabar Church, there are 6 holy days of obligation: [3] Epiphany (January 6) Sts. Peter and Paul (June 29) The Ascension of Our Lord (sixth Thursday after Easter) St. Thomas (July 3) The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15) Christmas (December 25)
In Ireland, the only holy days of obligation that are also public holidays are Christmas and Saint Patrick's Day. Thus, there are five working holy days. Similarly, Slovakia has four holy days of obligation that are also public holidays: Christmas, Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, Epiphany, and All Saints', leaving it with five working holy days.
In academia, a letter of intent, also often referred to as a statement of intent, is part of the admissions process of a particular academic program in graduate school. These letters often act as a pivotal decider for admission committees looking to understand an applicant's academic and professional goals, and their fit within the program.
With two new members on the Staunton School Board, priorities include renovations at Shelburne Middle School.
Carroll's Madison Wagner signs to Trine University for basketball and Alli Harness signs to Western Michigan during national signing day, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at Carroll High School in Flora, Ind.
August 15 is the 227th day of the year ... Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, one of the Catholic holy days of obligation ...