Feast of the Ass

The "Feast of the Ass" was a celebration held on January 14 a long time ago in Europe. It was a fun and silly event that remembered the story of Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus traveling to Egypt. People would dress a donkey up, bring it to church, and pretend the donkey could talk or join in the service. It was a way to bring some laughter and joy to the people during the cold winter months, and it showed respect for how important donkeys were in people's lives back then.

How to celebrate Feast of the Ass?

Start the day by dressing up as characters from the story of Jesus fleeing to Egypt, like Mary, Joseph, or a donkey. Host a fun parade in the neighborhood with friends and family. Sing joyful songs and make animal sounds to honor the donkey. Play games like pin the tail on the donkey or donkey races. Have a feast with lots of yummy food and donkey-shaped cookies or cakes. Share funny stories or jokes to make everyone laugh. End the day with a cozy bonfire, telling tales and roasting marshmallows, celebrating how the donkey helped the holy family.