Happy Ferragosto
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Greeting each other with 'buon Ferragosto' is typical throughout August. The country empties out — everyone heads to the beach or mountains for vacation.
Buon Ferragosto! Sei andato al mare?
Happy Ferragosto! Did you go to the beach?
I negozi espongono cartelli 'Chiuso per Ferragosto'.
Shops display signs 'Closed for Ferragosto'.