
Since when do we celebrate Ferragosto, and why August 15th? Meaning and origins
The Ferragosto It is the popular name for the national holiday ofAssumption of Marywhich is celebrated on August 15th every year in many Catholic countries. The origins of the celebration date back to the time of theRoman Empireto be precise, 18 BCwhen Octavian Augustus established the feast of August Holidays (which means “Augustus’ holiday”) to bring order to the pre-existing ...








