ALL SAINTSALL SAINTS

On November 1, Catholics throughout the Western On November 1, Catholics throughout the Western World celebrate All Saints Day, a day to honor the World celebrate All Saints Day, a day to honor the saints. In Spain, the holiday, sometimes referred to as saints. In Spain, the holiday, sometimes referred to as All Hallows or Hallowmas, is known as Todos Santos. All Hallows or Hallowmas, is known as Todos Santos. All Saints Day was originally celebrated in May but the All Saints Day was originally celebrated in May but the religious festival was moved to November to offset the religious festival was moved to November to offset the pagan festival of Halloween. Like many other pagan festival of Halloween. Like many other countries, Spain has expanded the meaning of All countries, Spain has expanded the meaning of All Saints Day as a day to remember all the dead, not just Saints Day as a day to remember all the dead, not just Christian martyrs. The people of Spain celebrate All Christian martyrs. The people of Spain celebrate All Saints Day with numerous traditions including Saints Day with numerous traditions including offerings and feasts.offerings and feasts.

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