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holy day of obligation, n.

a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion
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holy day of obligation

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Christian holy day

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Solemnity of Mary, January 1 Ascension, Ascension Day, Ascension of the Lord Assumption, Assumption of Mary, August 15 All Saints' Day, Allhallows, November 1, Hallowmas, Hallowmass Immaculate Conception, December 8 Christmas, Christmas Day, Xmas, Dec 25