Ascension days or Ascension Day is a religious holiday celebrating the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. It is also known as Holy Thursday, the Feast of the Ascension, or the Solemnity of the Ascension. In some countries, it is a public holiday, and people celebrate it with religious or cultural traditions. Synonyms for Ascension Day include the following: Ascension Thursday, Forty Days after Easter, Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter, and the Great Thursday. The celebration has significance in Christianity, and many Christians commemorate it by attending church services, praying, or fasting. Overall, Ascension Day is a time to reflect on Jesus' teachings, life, and ascension into heaven.