About Assumption Day
The Assumption day is celebrated on 15 August each year. The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is a very important day in the Catholic religion. It is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ. This feast commemorates two events – the departure of Mary from this life and the assumption of her body into heaven. The Church’s official doctrine of the Assumption says that at the end of her life on earth Mary was assumed, body and soul, into heaven. Some mistakenly believe Mary “ascended” into heaven, which is incorrect. It was Jesus Christ who ascended into heaven, by his own power. But, Mary was assumed or taken up into heaven by God.
Assumption Day for building relationships
Assumption Day is a day of religious significance that also provides the opportunity for families and groups of friends to enjoy a day together, away from the temptations of shopping and the commitments of work.
Flowers associated with Assumption Day
There are various flowers associated with Virgin Mary which has different significance and part in the Assumption Day celebration. White Lily also is known as “Annunciation Lily”. It is the symbol of Mary’s Immaculate Purity. Impatiens also knew as “Our Lady’s Earrings”, it represents the pure adornments of the ears of Mary who heard the word of God and kept it. Violet colour is the symbol of Mary’s humility “regarded by the Lord”. Daisy also knew as “Mary’s Flower of God” and Periwinkle also known as “Virgin Flower” is the emblem of the Blessed Virgin. Pansy also knew as “Trinity Flower”, the symbol of the Trinity first revealed to Mary. Strawberry also knew as “Fruitful Virgin”, in flower and fruit at the same time.
Feasts for Assumption Day
The most popular food on this day is the Blessing of Fruits and Herbs, although in some areas the blessing includes wheat and specifically, grapes. This is a first-fruits feast, a feast reminding people about the Old Testament offering to God the best of their beginning of the harvest.