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Why do Italians celebrate Ferragosto?

Ferragosto is an Italian traditional celebration, with ancient origins. Did you know that this term comes from Latin Feriae Augusti, meaning “the rest of Augustus", and it was a day of holiday established by Emperor Augustus in 18 B.C. During the same period, there were also holidays after the end of agricultural works, called Consualia, a well-deserved rest after the efforts in the fields. The celebrations included horse races and the modern Italian term "Pali " comes from Latin "palium", i.e. a...