December 8

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A specific date on the Gregorian calendar: "December 8" refers to the eighth day of the twelfth month of the year.
    • A Roman Catholic feast day: In a religious context, "December 8" specifically denotes the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation first dogmatically defined in 1854.
Usage Examples

  • As a calendar date:

    • The meeting is scheduled for December 8.
    • Her birthday is on December 8.

  • As a religious feast day:

    • The church will have a special Mass on December 8.
    • December 8 is a public holiday in some countries due to the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Advanced Usage

  • "December 8th": An alternative ordinal form for the date.

    • The project deadline is December 8th.

  • Capitalization: When referring to the religious feast day, it is often capitalized as part of the full title (e.g., "the December 8 feast").

    • We observe the December 8 solemnity with prayer.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dec. 8: A common abbreviated form of the date.
  • The Immaculate Conception: The full name of the theological dogma and feast day associated with December 8 in the Catholic Church.
  • Feast day: A day dedicated to a religious celebration, of which December 8 is an example.
Synonyms
  • The eighth of December: An alternative phrasing for the calendar date.
  • The Feast of the Immaculate Conception: The specific name for the religious observance on this date.
Related Phrases

  • Observe December 8: To commemorate or celebrate the date, particularly its religious significance.

    • Catholics around the world observe December 8.

  • Fall on December 8: Used to describe when an event coincides with this date.

    • The national holiday falls on December 8 this year.
Noun
  1. Roman Catholic holy day first celebrated in 1854

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