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Tag Archives: August 15
Buon Ferragosto!
August 15 marks Ferragosto—an Italian holiday that the Catholic Church celebrates to commemorate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. In fact, the tradition goes back even further, to ancient Roman times. First proclaimed by the Emperor Augustus in 18 BC, … Continue reading
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Tagged August, August 15, Augustus, Catholic Church, Ferragosto, festa, Festa del Duca, holiday, licorice, Renaissance, Roman, Urbino
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