Assumption Day (Žolinė)
About
A Catholic public holiday and ancient harvest feast known as Žolinė, when Lithuanians bring bundles of herbs and flowers to church to be blessed. It marks the symbolic end of summer.
Highlights
- Žolinė blends the Catholic Assumption with pagan harvest customs
- Bunches of herbs, grain and flowers are blessed at mass
- Many towns hold craft fairs and folk-music events
Practical tips
- Falls on a Sunday in 2027, so expect a quiet city and many locals away
- Grocery hours may be shorter, so shop the day before
- A good day to visit a countryside church or an open-air fair
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