#Feast of the Ass

[scavengedluxury]

Wishing all my followers who celebrate a very happy Feast of the Ass.

[a-book-of-creatures]

ahem

I love lost medieval Christian celebrations. Not the slightest bit blasphemous, the priest just goes heehaw and the audience goes heehaw right back.

[rabbitcruiser]

Feast of the Ass Day

The Feast of the Ass on January 14 began as a medieval Christian feast, and commemorates the Israelites’ flight into Egypt. It was predominantly observed in France as a variant of the Feast of Fools, which commemorated biblical donkey-related narratives, particularly the donkey that carried the Holy Family into Egypt following Jesus’ birth.

History of Feast of the Ass Day

This feast may be a Christian adaptation of the pagan feast, Cervulus, and incorporating the Nativity story’s donkey. It was first held in the 1000s and celebrated various Bible stories. Additionally, it had a pseudo-Augustinian influence credited to the ‘Sermo contra Judaeos.’

After the Catholic Church publicly condemned the celebration in the second half of the 15th century, it became less popular. The Feast of Fools was also condemned during this period. Both feasts were thought to be improper, albeit the Feast of Fools was regarded as such far more than the Feast of the Ass.

The Feast of the Ass honors all of the Bible’s donkeys, particularly the one thought to have transported Jesus and his family to Egypt following his birth. The family was escaping Herod the Great’s assassination of young boys at the time. The donkey that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday is another biblical account of a donkey. A donkey is also said to have been present in the manger where Jesus was born.

A girl would ride a donkey through a town to a church on the day. As she rode through the streets, people would sing a song about her carrying a baby or being pregnant herself. Once the donkey reached the church, it was given food and water and stood near the altar for the service. The crowd would bray back to the priest, and the priest would occasionally bray as well. The Feast of the Ass was especially rowdy in the city of Beauvais in northern France.

Feast of the Ass Day timeline

4600–4000 B.C. The First Record of Domesticated Donkeys

In Egypt, donkeys are domesticated for the first time.

1000s The First Feast of the Ass Day

The first Feast of the Ass celebration is held.

1450s The Observance is Banned

The Feast of the Ass and the Feast of Fools’ celebrations cease because the Catholic Church denounces them.

1929 Miniature Donkeys Enter the United States

Miniature donkeys make their first appearance in the United States.

Feast of the Ass Day FAQs

What kind of donkey did Jesus ride?

A Nubian donkey. The Nubian donkey wears a cross on its back because it is believed that on Palm Sunday, this breed of donkeys brought Jesus to Jerusalem.

What does a donkey signify spiritually?

In ancient cultures, donkeys had a special symbolic and spiritual importance. Nevertheless, their link with Christ in the New Testament has led to them being viewed as a symbol of human suffering and our salvation hopes.

What characteristics do donkeys possess?

Donkeys, unlike horses, are not easily scared and have a great sense of curiosity. Donkeys are known for their defiance, however, this stems from their highly advanced sense of self-preservation.

How to Celebrate Feast of the Ass Day

Ride a donkey

Read up on the holiday’s history

Play donkey-themed games

On the off chance that you own one, why not take a ride to celebrate Feast of the Ass Day. Alternatively, you can visit the zoo to see one in the flesh.

Grab a Bible and learn about the story for yourself. Read the “Flight to Egypt” and surprise your friends with all the new information you’ve learned.

There’s no reason you can’t have fun while celebrating. You can host donkey-themed games, such as “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.”

5 Facts About Donkeys That Will Blow Your Mind

Few and then far between

Efficient beasts

Going the distance

Excellent vision

Powerful competition

Donkeys can significantly differ in size; they can be a mere 26-inches or as tall as 68-inches.

A donkey’s digestive system utilizes over 95% of what they consume.

In the desert, a donkey's bray carries about 60 miles.

Donkeys have the ability to see all four of their feet at once.

A donkey is more powerful than a horse of similar size.

Why We Love Feast of the Ass Day

We learn more about them

We’re animal lovers

Moving in high company

We get to learn more about donkeys and the role they played in popular Bible stories. Donkeys have an interesting history and we use this holiday to appreciate their versatility.

We love animals of all kinds. They make the world a more beautiful place to live in.

Donkeys were the transport mode of choice for the Messiah. That has to count for something, right?

Source

[take-a-dip-in-the-deadpool]

Happy ‘Feast of the Ass’ Friday everyone!!

[nickysfacts]

I’m for bringing this back, It’s about time donkeys got the love they deserve!🐴

🫏⛪️🫏

[beauty-funny-trippy]

Sorry Wil, but I have to respectfully disagree. Judging from the picture below, the January 14th celebration (the "Feast of the Ass") is exactly what it sounds like.

Today is the Feast of the Ass. But don't get excited. It isn't at ALL what it sounds like.

[ce-archerhelke]

(via The Sealey Challenge: Feast of the Ass)

[eatsbooks]

inej at the beginning of six of crows wondering if kaz had ever been a little boy vs “the sun was out for once, and inej had turned her face to it. her eyes were shut, her oil-black lashes fanned over her cheeks. the harbour wind had lifted her dark hair, and for a moment kaz was a boy again, sure that there was magic in this world.”

[amuelia]

"First these Kettleblacks, then Qyburn, now her. It's a queer menagerie you are keeping these days, sweet sister." "I am growing very fond of Lady Taena. She amuses me." - Jaime II, aFfC

Cersei Lannister and Taena Merryweather :)

pose inspo under the cut:

[pinkisbitter]

The eyes most specialist boy

[arthistoryanimalia]

Today (January 14th) is the "Feast of the Ass" so here's a donkey dish spotted at the Met:

Dish (Piatto): Man Washing the Mouth of an Ass Italian, Deruta, c. 1550–60 Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware) [Metropolitan Museum of Art]

This was a niche Christian medieval feast day celebrated primarily in France as part of the Feast of Fools: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feast_of_the_Ass

But what about the not-so-nice inscription on the plate? Let's check the collection notes...

"This large plate carries a lively genre subject. A donkey, seated in a chair with a towel around his neck, is having his head scrubbed, a reference to a moralizing medieval Italian proverb: "E inutile lavare la testa all'asino" ("It is useless to wash an ass's head."). The inscription on the chair, "Chi lava el ch[a]po a l'asen[o] se perderanno el sapone," (He who washes an ass's head wastes the soap) tells of the wasteful, worthless task of this hapless soul."

Wow rude :(

For more on the cultural significance of the donkey in medieval times, check out the book Introducing the Medieval Ass from the Medieval Animals series:

#BookRecommendation #Amazon

[mochatricks]

back at it again to say how much i love brickstar and am so happy that it’s gaining attention i remember the olden days where it was a rarepair and now……NOW………

THEY

[allpromarlo]

dan heng just casually using stelle’s phone while playing chess oh they’re SO married

[akkivee]

TO THE KNIGHT OF STARDUST!!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[thebramblewood]

After a surprise encounter with her ex, Gwen tried to shake off the nerves as she embarked upon her biggest interview yet. All was going well until she questioned Emmy Starr's parenting methods a little too harshly and was shamefully kicked out in her bikini. But Gwen won't let her subject's threats deter her from writing a hard-hitting expose that might finally launch her through the journalistic stratosphere!

Elvira: I see you, Gwen Larkin!

Gwen: Shit.

Elvira: Did you forget I'm a vampire? You'll never be able to outrun me.

Gwen: If you want to talk, let's talk. Call off your sad little gossip hound, Elvira. She's ruining my life! You broke up with me. I'm allowed to move on.

Elvira: Tell me, when did you meet this new girlfriend of yours?

Gwen: That's beside the point! And you were ignoring me. Was I supposed to sit around waiting for you to pencil me into your schedule?

Elvira: [scoffs] Whatever, Gwen! You were never emotionally mature enough to handle me. But I've got bigger concerns now. I'll tell her to knock it off... [dripping with sarcasm] and I truly hope you're happy with that adorable child you're dating.

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Emmy: Hey, girl! You made it. Get a load of this blizzard, eh? Did you remember your bathing suit?

Gwen: I did... though I'd hoped you were joking when you told me to bring one. [gestures awkwardly at half-buried toddler] Is she okay?

Emmy: Oh, she's splendid! Nanny couldn't make it in. Claimed the roads were blocked. [rolls eyes] Whatever that means. Now, let's party!

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Emmy: How dare you insinuate I'm anything less than a brilliant mother! Get off my property now or I'll call the authorities! And you best believe your employer will be hearing from my attorney shortly.

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Gwen: Who does she think she is to threaten me for telling the truth?

[monochromatic-heartzz]

Sampo fans, i have a question!

So:

Go wild on your answer, why do you like Sampo? What interests you about him? You're free to infodump and thus give me enough time to obsess over other people talking abt Sampo