December holidays: when is the last XXL weekend of the year?

In Argentinamany times since the beginning of the year there are several days close to public holidays to be able to extend the tourist rest. The last extra long weekend of the year will be next Thursday December 8th.

That day commemorates the Day of the Immaculate Conception of Marya holiday that began to be celebrated during the year 1854 and refers to “free from original sin” conception of Jesus.

There will be two holidays: December 8 is added Friday 9whose purpose is “holiday for tourist purposes”. Then there are four consecutive days of rest.

Where does the Immaculate Conception of Mary come from as a holiday?

According to a document created by the Pope Pius IX this day is considered to honor the Holy Trinity:

“For the honor of the Most Holy Trinity, for the joy of the Catholic Church, on the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, on that of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and on our own: We define, affirm and declare that the doctrine which upholds that the Blessed Virgin Mary was preserved free from any stain of original sin from the first moment of her conception”.

How is this memorial day celebrated?

One of the most consolidated celebrations of this date is the Christmas tree assembly, which as a traditional custom is usually performed every December 8th. Furthermore, it is common for the faithful of the Catholic Church to participate in the Lujan Basilica or other churches.

How is the next holiday charged?

In the Argentinain the event of work on a holiday, the worker You will have to earn a double dayin accordance with the provisions of Law 20.744 on Employment Contracts.

To calculate the payment during a vacation, it is necessary Divide a month’s salary by 30 and subtract one day, which is the holiday. At the same time, one must also divide the salary amount by 25.