In the Province of Saint Paul and Minneapolis (Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota), the Ascension of the Lord has been transferred from Thursday to the following Sunday (the Sunday before Pentecost). Other Holy Days include: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (December 8); The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas – December 25); Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (January 1); The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15); and All Saints (November 1).