Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Christianity

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Marian feast in the liturgical calendar of the Latin Church. It celebrates the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is observed on 8 December, nine months before the Nativity of Mary. It is a patronal feast day in several countries. The feast is marked in Catholic countries by Masses, parades, fireworks, processions, food and cultural festivities.

Date: 8 December
Church tradition: Latin Church
Holy day of obligation: Solemnized on 6 December 1708

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Article: Feast of the Immaculate Conception (English Wikipedia)
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