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In several federal states, the Thursday two weeks after Whitsun is a holiday - Corpus Christi. This is beneficial as it provides a third long weekend with a bridge day, following Ascension Day and Whitsun.
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Germans in predominantly Catholic federal states have a long weekend approaching due to Corpus Christi, but travelers seeking a quick getaway should prepare for potential traffic congestion, warns ADAC in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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