Archive for December 8th, 2009
Immaculate Conception “Immacolata” Italy Bank holiday
Immaculate “Immacolata” Bank holiday Italy today.
Tuesday, December. 8, is the Feast of Immaculate Conception, a national holiday her in Italy and for many Italians it triggers the festive period. All Catholics are expected to attend Mass today. Many towns have a procession carry the statue of Mary to the church.
When national holidays fall on a Tuesday or Thursday many Italians take the intervening day as a holiday to make a long weekend. Interstingly in italy this is called “doing the bridge” or as said in Italian fare il ponte.
When you are on holiday in Italy, please be aware of Italian national holidays as basically all business &shops close.
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