Australia Day (26 January) and ANZAC Day (25 April) are Australia's main national holidays, unique to the country. However, other national holidays include:
Days of Holy Obligation?
The two holy days of obligation in Canada * Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God * Christmas
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Pentecost Sunday
The symbols of the Holy Days of Obligation vary depending on the specific feast or solemnity being celebrated. Some common symbols include the cross or crucifix to represent the sacrifice of Jesus, the Eucharistic host or chalice to represent the sacrament of the Eucharist, and images or statues of saints or the Virgin Mary to honor their roles in the Catholic faith. Additionally, specific feast days may have their own unique symbols related to their significance and historical context.
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The Triduum, Holy Days of Obligation, and Feast Days of Martyrs
No, Christmas Day is not considered a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church. However, it is a major feast day and is widely celebrated by Catholics around the world.
The most important feast days are called Holy Days of Obligation.
The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on January 1.
All Saints Day, Christmas Day, The Feast of the Epiphany, and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary are the holy days of obligation in South Africa. The Lent season and the Easter seasons are the other great days.
It never ends. As long as a person is physically able to assist at Mass that person is obligated to go on all Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.