Top 10 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.
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2. Easter
The feast of joy as Christ is resurrected from the dead. It is celebrated with fires and light processions.
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3. Christ’s Ascension
Celebrated on the nearest Thursday 40 days after Easter to mark the day Christ ascended to heaven.
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4. Pentecost
Celebrates the Holy Ghost being sent to unite the world’s peoples 50 days after Easter.
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5. Corpus Christi
Processions are held in every parish and a monstrance decorated with flowers is carried from altar to altar.
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6. Mary’s Ascension
This day commemorates the Virgin Mary’s ascension to heaven.
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7. All Saints’ Day
Austrians visit the graves of their beloved to light candles and lay wreaths.
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8. Mary’s Conception
On this day, Anna conceived a daughter, the Virgin Mary.
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9. Christmas Eve
The most important day of the celebrations as families gather around the Christmas tree and open presents.
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10. Christmas Day
A holy day when people attend church and visit their families. Christmas dinner is traditionally carp or goose.
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