Ferragosto

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ferragosto

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

Feriae Augusti: The ancient Roman festival established by Emperor Augustus, marking a period of rest and celebration in August.
Assumption of Mary: A solemnity observed in the Catholic Church on August 15th, which became integrated with the secular Ferragosto holiday.
Opera Nazionale Dopolavoro: A Fascist-era organization that promoted leisure activities and facilitated initiatives like the 'holiday trains' for Ferragosto.
Pranzo al Sacco: The Italian term for a packed lunch, a traditional and characteristic element of Ferragosto picnics and outdoor gatherings.