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For the Catholic Church and many other 'daughter' churches, the holy day 40 days after their Easter Sunday is called Ascension Thursday.
Ascension 2012 was on Thursday, May 17.
Ascension 2010 was on Thursday, May 13.
Ascension Thursday happens in May and it's the celebration of Mary going to heaven body and soul.
Ascension Day 2011 was on Thursday, June 2.
Jesus ascended to heaven 40 days after his resurrection. In the meantime, he appeared to the apostles, several close female disciples and hundreds of other people.
Thursday May 17th 2012
It's not a Jewish occasion.
First Thursday of March 2012
Pentecost takes place 40 days after Resurrection or Easter.
Thursday May 17, 2012