Assumption Day is celebrated on or around August 15 in many countries, particularly in parts of Europe and South America. In many countries it is a public holiday. 

The holiday goes by many different names;  Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, and the Feast of the Assumption to name a few. 
It is celebrated with colorful processions, performances, pageants, and fireworks, but each region puts its own spin on celebrations.

Assumption Day commemorates the belief that when Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, died, her body was “assumed” into heaven to be reunited with her soul, instead of going through the natural process of physical decay upon death. 

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