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In Western Christianity, The Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, who are known for the miraculous birth of their child Mary, the mother of Jesus, honors them for their long struggle to have children which culminated in the birth of Mary after Joachim withdrew to the desert and fasted and did penance for 40 days.
This day is traditionally observed as a Memorial.
Here are some ways you can observe this day according to Western Christian tradition:
