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In Medieval Europe, the 14th of January was commemorated as the Feast of the Ass, in honor of the donkey that had transported Mary to Egypt following the birth of Jesus.

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In Medieval Europe, the 14th of January was commemorated as the Feast of the Ass, in honor of the donkey that had transported Mary to Egypt following the birth of Jesus.

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