The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Version about the conception without sin of Mary, her mother Anna was not in the ancient church tradition. It was officially enshrined in the dogma of Pope Pius IX on December 8, 1954. According to the Catholic doctrine, the chosen one of the heavenly father was pure and holy from birth. In the churches on this day there are solemn services.
Immacolata is a religious festival of the immaculate conception. On this day in the north of Italy, presents are given to children, in fact, it is a harbinger of Christmas, although private companies work or do not work at their discretion.
In Naples, on this day, firefighters put flowers in the hands of the Madonna - statues several meters high - flowers are changed every year on this day. Even in Naples on this day it is customary to decorate a tree.
And in Rome, on the square of Spain, a statue of the Madonna is installed, the culmination of the celebration is the universal worship of the statue of the Virgin, during which it is decorated with wreaths and the Pope himself consecrates it on the day of December 8.
On the same day, the main Christmas market in the country is inaugurated in Navona Square.