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Buon Ferragosto!

ferragosto.jpgFerragosto is an Italian holiday celebrated on August 15. Originally, it was related to a celebration of the middle of the summer and the end of the hard labour in the fields. In time, the Roman Catholicism adopted this date as a Holy Day of Obligation to commemorate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary—the real physical elevation of her sinless soul and incorrupt body into Heaven.

Before the Roman Catholic Church came into existence, however, this holiday was celebrated in the Roman Empire to honor the gods—in particular Diana—and the cycle of fertility and ripening. In fact, the present Italian name of the holiday derives from its original Latin name, Feriae Augusti (Fairs of the Emperor Augustus).
Almost the entire month of August was taken as holiday and leisure time in Italy in honor of this feast day.
 
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Marin Italians is a group of Italians in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet regularly to promote Italian language, culture, businesses and activities.
Events are focused on Marin County and North Bay.

Our Members meet on a regular basis for outings, conversation practice, social events, playdates  and announce interesting educational opportunities.