Traditions of All Saints’ Day
All Saints’ Day, celebrated on November 1,
is a Christian feast honoring all saints,
known and unknown. Its origins date back
to the early centuries of Christianity, and
in 835 AD, Pope Gregory III established
November 1 as the date of celebration.
The feast honors those who lived holy lives and reminds Catholics
of their call to holiness. Traditions include attending Mass, reading
the Beatitudes, remembering loved ones who have died, and
lighting candles at graves. In the Catholic Church, All Saints’ Day
is generally a Holy Day of Obligation.
