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Vienna : Top 10 Religious Festivals

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1. Epiphany

The last day of the Christmas holidays. Children dress as the Three Wise Men and knock on the doors to bring news of Christ’s birth.
2. Easter

The feast of joy as Christ is resurrected from the dead. It is celebrated with fires and light processions.
3. Christ’s Ascension

Celebrated on the nearest Thursday 40 days after Easter to mark the day Christ ascended to heaven.
4. Pentecost

Celebrates the Holy Ghost being sent to unite the world’s peoples 50 days after Easter.
5. Corpus Christi

Processions are held in every parish and a monstrance decorated with flowers is carried from altar to altar.
6. Mary’s Ascension

This day commemorates the Virgin Mary’s ascension to heaven.
7. All Saints’ Day

Austrians visit the graves of their beloved to light candles and lay wreaths.
8. Mary’s Conception

On this day, Anna conceived a daughter, the Virgin Mary.
9. Christmas Eve

The most important day of the celebrations as families gather around the Christmas tree and open presents.
10. Christmas Day

A holy day when people attend church and visit their families. Christmas dinner is traditionally carp or goose.