This is an Ass-picious Day! by Cybersnark

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This is an Ass-picious Day!

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UPDATED: Sunday, January 14, 2007 06:48
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Sunday, January 14, 2007 5:44 AM

From Fortean Times:

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14 January.
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Today is also the Festival of the Ass, commemorating the Flight into Egypt. In England, a beautiful woman holding a baby and seated on a decorated ass was led to church. The donkey was tethered to the altar, mock hymns were sung about donkeys and the priest's benediction was replaced by three brays, to which the congregation replied in kind.

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Sunday, January 14, 2007 5:58 AM

GOMITHROUS

Happy Ass Day?...

hero .n. (pl. heroes) 1 a person who is admired for their courage or outstanding achievements. 2 the chief male character in a book, play or film.

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Sunday, January 14, 2007 6:48 AM