Do you celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day

[Starmix]

In my country, we celebrate these two important celebrations. All Saints Day is celebrated every 1st
day of November, and All Souls Day is celebrated every 2nd day of the same month. Some Filipinos visit the graves of their departed loved one's in November 1 to avoid a heavy traffic. But majority of the people visit the graves of the departed loved one's in the 2nd day of November. It's part of our culture I don't know yours. Maybe it's only celebrated by the Roman Catholics. There are 87 million Roman Catholics in the Philippines. Do you also celebrate All Saints and All Souls Days?

 

[gwolf666]

Yes, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day are also celebrated in many other countries, especially those with a strong Roman Catholic tradition. In my opinion, these two days are deeply meaningful because they remind people of their connection to loved ones who have passed away. All Saints’ Day, on November 1, honors all the saints and martyrs of the Church, both known and unknown. The following day, All Souls’ Day, is dedicated to praying for the souls of the departed, particularly those still in purgatory. While the way people celebrate varies by culture, the essence is the same—remembering and honoring the dead. In some places, people attend Mass, light candles, or visit cemeteries, while in others it’s more of a quiet day of reflection. Personally, I think it’s a beautiful tradition that strengthens family ties and keeps memories alive through faith and remembrance.

 

[Starmix]

It's essential to pay respect to our lovedones who departed forever. November 2 seems like their feast day for once again God allows the spirits of the departed souls to witness the love and offerings like candles and flowers offered with love for them.

 

[eLdavis]

Over here i don't think we celebrate this, or at least not in a national level, so it's possible some might be celebrating it.

 

[Starmix]

Over here i don't think we celebrate this, or at least not in a national level, so it's possible some might be celebrating it.

Wow, it seems impossible, almost the entire world, except the communists and Islamic countries, celebrate these occasions. When I visited New Zealand people there celebrated All Saints and All Souls Days.