Ascension Day
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of Ascension Day
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75
Example Sentences
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Several municipalities in the Netherlands meanwhile called on German tourists not to cross the border for a trip during the Ascension Day public holiday on Thursday.
From BBC
Perhaps inspired by this week’s Ascension Day national Christian holiday, Viersen police said “the Holy Ghost must have had a plan” to help the driver.
From Seattle Times
It's so remote, that when the Portuguese discovered it on Ascension Day in 1501, they didn't even bother colonising it.
From BBC
Germany celebrates on Ascension Day, 39 days after Easter Sunday, and men traditionally hike together while pulling a small wagon filled with wine or beer.
From New York Times
Germany celebrates on Ascension Day, the Thursday 39 days after Easter, and men traditionally hike together while pulling a small wagon filled with wine or beer.
From New York Times
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