Path: Christianity

The Assumption is honored as the holy day that marks the occasion of the Virgin Mary/mother of Jesus’ bodily ascent to heaven at the end of her life. The Assumption refers to her being “assumed” - body and soul, physically and spiritually. It is by the power of God that Mary was assumed and went straight to heaven.. The day is celebrated by attending mass, lighting candles, praying for peace and blessing the summer harvests.