The Ascension of Mary
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According to the statistics of the federal state of Bavaria, this holiday is celebrated by 1,700 of the 2,056 communities of Bavaria as an official holiday.
In the Roman Catholic Church, this day signifies that Mary’s body and soul ascended to heaven, thereby completing the union with the god-father.
In the VII century, the feast of the elevation of Mary in Galilee was celebrated, in the VIII century it was transformed into ascension and began to be celebrated in Rome on August 15, since 813 it is celebrated in Germany.
The Ascension of Mary begins in the Catholic Church 30 women's days - from August 15 to September 12, during which services dedicated to Mary are held. Particularly celebrated are the days of the ascension of Mary (August 15), Queen Mary (August 22), the birth of Mary (September 8, this is a small women's day) and the day of the name of Mary (September 12).
Legend has it that the young Jesus, after opening Mary’s coffin, saw her mother’s dress, rose flowers and grass. Another legend describes that Jesus, three days after his mother’s death, noticed that she ascended to heaven in rays of light and was guarded by angels, and the aromas of flowers, herbs and shrubs spread in the air.
In connection with these legends, seven different herbs are gathered in Catholic churches (the number symbolizes the seven wounds of Mary). These herbs should protect against diseases, ailments. Bouquets are placed in the house on the walls. Used in the form of tea, decoctions and infusions. Also, these bouquets can protect against bad weather and bad weather, for this they are thrown into an open fire.
In addition, this day is the first collection of forest and pine nuts.