He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

Ascension Day is always Thursday (the fortieth day from Easter.)

In some countries (e.g. Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Germany) it is a public holiday; Germany also holds its Father's Day on the same date. In Roman Catholicism the Ascension of the Lord is a Holy Day of Obligation. In the Eastern Orthodox Church the Ascension is one of twelve Great Feasts.

In Western Christianity, the earliest possible date is April 30, the latest possible date is June 3.

According to Welsh superstition, it is unlucky to do any work on Ascension Day.
-Wikipedia - Ascension

Crikey, this was the wrong day for a study break! Haha. =p

Check out Firmin's post a year ago for more Ascension info: http://cjctheacts.blogspot.com/2005/05/feast-of-ascension.html

and also,
Annie's Ascension Day Page
Ken Collins' Web Site: The View From Above

All the best for GP tomorrow. =)

Jean