In the United States, All Souls’ Day is a day of

prayer for deceased souls.

Many Christians visit cemeteries where their loved

ones are buried. Some cemeteries offer candles to

be placed on these graves.

Many families gather and organize a special meal

on this day.

All Souls’ Day is not a public holiday, but people

who live in cities where parades and celebrations

are likely to occur may need to check traffic reports

on possible congestion or blocked streets.

Some churches in the United Kingdom observe

All Souls’ Day and hold special services with

music and prayers every year.

It is a time for some Christians to remember and

pray for family members and friends who

passed. Some people visit graves, but All Souls’

Day is not a bank holiday.

All Souls’ Day is not a nationwide public holiday in Canada, but many Christian

churches annually mark All Souls’ day as a time to remember deceased family

members or friends.

Many Christian churches hold special All Souls’ Day services each year, which

include songs, sermons, and prayers that reflect the day’s theme. Some churches

give their members the opportunity to write the names of loved ones in a prayer

request book so that they can be included in special prayers.

Some people visit the graves of family members or friends. Some Christian

schools and church Sunday schools teach their students about the meaning and

significance of this celebration.

In Australia, All Souls’ Day is also known as the

Feast of All Souls. It marks a period for some

churches to remember the saints in Christian history

and to pray for people who died. Some Christian

schools teach their students about this celebration.

All Souls’ Day is traditionally a time for the Christian

community to remember family members and friends.

Some churches have special services, which feature

hymns, music and prayers about the theme. Some

churches invite the congregation to write the names

of deceased friends or family members in a special

book that is placed on the altar at each mass or

service during November.

All Souls’ Day is not a nationwide public holiday in

Australia either.