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Celebrations in Saarland: Assumption Day and heat storms in sight!
Find out everything about the Assumption of Mary, the holiday in Saarland, its customs and the current celebrations on August 15, 2025.
Celebrations in Saarland: Assumption Day and heat storms in sight!
Today, August 15, 2025, we celebrate the Assumption of Mary, a legally enshrined holiday that is particularly popular in Saarland and in some Bavarian communities with a predominantly Catholic population. This festival, which commemorates the bodily assumption of the Mother of God Mary into heaven, has been celebrated in the Roman Church since the 7th century. Pope Pius XII In 1950, the Bodily Assumption of Mary became a Catholic dogma, which further enhanced the festival and made it deeply rooted in Catholic tradition.
According to Catholic belief, the body is resurrected on the Day of Judgment, while the soul lives on after death. A particularly beautiful custom associated with this holiday is the consecration of herbs in Saarland, where bunches of herbs are blessed in the churches of the Diocese of Trier. These consecrated herbs are said to protect not only people, but also farm animals from diseases and storms.
The customs of the Assumption of Mary
The custom of consecrating herbs has its roots in the story of the opening of Mary's tomb, where beautiful roses and lilies were found in place of her body. This symbolizes not only the purity and Ascension of Mary, but also the hope of eternal life. Religious people tie herbs into a bouquet, also known as a “wipe,” and bring them to church to have them blessed.
Speaking of weather: The forecast for today predicts hot, humid weather with possible heavy thunderstorms, and temperatures can even rise to 37 degrees. A defending reason for escaping to church might be to relax downstairs in the cool of a Saturday 30 degree sunshine. There are also numerous celebrations, such as the race day in Saarbrücken, the airfield festival in Bexbach and the “Saarlander-French Days” in Zweibrücken, which celebrate the culinary and cultural heritage of the region.
Miscellaneous from the region
Parallel to the celebrations in this country, there are also other developments. For example, in the area of real estate in York County, Pennsylvania, where numerous property transfers occurred. An example is the transfer of a property in Springettsbury Township that sold for $210,000. Deals like this show that the real estate market remains buoyant, even if prices vary, as evidenced by events ranging from $204,000 to over $850,000 in various locations.
The big events in the media are also not ignored. Fox News plans to renew all of its primetime programming. Sean Hannity will take over Tucker Carlson's late timeslot, while Greg Gutfeld and Jesse Watters will each get their own shows. These changes represent an exciting shift for the television viewing experience.
Whether in faith or in the daily news - changes and traditions shape our days, and today's holiday invites reflection, celebration and enjoyment.