The assumption of the blessed Virgin Mary has been celebrated on August 15th since many centuries in Europe. It is still a public holiday in Italy, Spain, Austria, Poland and several others EU countries. Italians celebrate this public holiday by heading for the coast or the cool air in the hills. In the evening there are a lot of fireworks.
While I was on holiday, two weeks ago, a took the two pictures of the small beach of Polignano a Mare (South Italy).
Have a nice Holy day!
Hai scattato 2 bellissime foto.Spero che tu abbia trascorso una bella giornata.Ciao
ReplyDeleteThanks for the appreciation, Olga :-)
Delete...a gorgeous spot to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tom :-)
DeleteHi Giorgio!
ReplyDeleteMy friend, I thank you that you wrote about Poland :)
I, speak of Poland, in my country it's a National Holiday - Polish Army Day. We celebrate this August 15 anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw, when we saved Europe from the Bolsheviks.
My friend, I speak of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - in Poland we also celebrate the holiday as the Feast of the Mother of God of the Herbs. We today to the church bring bouquets made of: herbs, flowers and grains. The priest blesses the bouquets.
Giorgio, I salute you warmly!
I knew that's an important public holiday also in your country.
DeleteThanks for sharing such interesting information through your comment.
Best regards, my dear friend 🍉☀⛵
That looks stunning Giorgio. Have a good day :-D
ReplyDeleteSame to you, Ananka ☀
DeleteSuch an original and exotic location to enjoy cultural holidays
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear your appreciation :-)
DeleteСongratulations on this holiday, Giorgio! May our Lord bless you every day!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, Irina :-)
DeleteThe sky and the sea are beautiful. The colors are a dream.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a nice weekend
Thanks :-) same to you !
DeleteFeliz día de la asunción de María. Lindas imagenes. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you :-) Have a nice weekend 🍉☀⛵
DeleteTen una linda semana. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteHello Giorgio, just stopping by to say thank you for your kind thoughts and condolences on Eddies passing.
ReplyDeleteI do hope to get back to regular blogging soon.
In the meantime, my thanks again to you.
All the best Jan
PS Lovely colours in the photographs
What a beautiful tradition!
ReplyDeleteLove the stunning photos of Polignano a Mare!
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is such a meaningful day, and as a Catholic myself, it's wonderful to see it celebrated with such devotion.
Happy Saturday, Giorgio!