tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266638623269234342.post6279911893768130461..comments2024-03-13T03:34:10.980-04:00Comments on Worldly Rise: AUSTRIA: HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONSBeth Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15580222006697093510noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266638623269234342.post-89087610971500103312014-07-06T15:11:53.829-04:002014-07-06T15:11:53.829-04:00Thank you so much, Ally! As a non-Catholic, it'...Thank you so much, Ally! As a non-Catholic, it's sometimes a little confusing (if not daunting at times) all of the holidays and feast days and such. So, thanks for clearing that up for me. Beth Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15580222006697093510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266638623269234342.post-44335350782095132792014-06-30T16:58:12.801-04:002014-06-30T16:58:12.801-04:00Just to clear up your confusion over the Feast of ...Just to clear up your confusion over the Feast of the Immaculate Conception: this holiday refers to the conception of Mary, not Jesus. According to Catholic belief, Mary's mother, St. Anne, conceived Mary through an immaculate conception as well. That is what this holiday celebrates, which explains why it is nine months before Mary's birthday in September.<br /><br />Curiously, there is a holiday on March 25th, nine months before Christmas, that celebrates the conception of Jesus. It is known as the Annunciation.<br /><br />Hope this helps! Love your blog! Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02253741724451137074noreply@blogger.com