Definitions of holy day of obligation
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a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion
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January 1, Solemnity of Mary
(Roman Catholic Church) a holy day of obligation
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Ascension, Ascension Day, Ascension of the Lord
(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
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Assumption, Assumption of Mary, August 15
celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church
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All Saints' Day, Allhallows, Hallowmas, Hallowmass, November 1
a Christian feast day honoring all the saints; first observed in 835
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December 8, Immaculate Conception
Roman Catholic holy day first celebrated in 1854
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Christmas, Christmas Day, Dec 25, Xmas
a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
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Christian holy day
a religious holiday for Christians
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