What do we call All Saints’ Day?
As well, All Saints’ Day is a Christian celebration. It is celebrated in honor of all those who, having passed through purgatory, have earned heaven and enjoy eternal life. It should be noted that it does not matter whether or not they have been canonized. For this reason, it is also known as All Saints’ Day or All Saints’ Day.
When is All Souls’ Day?
In any case, All Saints’ Day or All Souls’ Day is celebrated every November 1st. However, you should not confuse All Souls’ Day with All Souls’ Day or Day of the Dead. Unlike the Day of the Saints, the Day of the Dead is celebrated in memory of those who have left the earth but are still in Purgatory.
For this reason, All Souls Day is a day of prayer to help their souls attain eternal life. Now, the Day of the Dead is commemorated in the Catholic Church, one day after All Saints’ Day, that is, on November 2. Reason for which, it is probable that it has contributed to generating confusion between both celebrations.
What is the Day of the Holy Innocents?
On the other hand, if you have it clear so far, there is still another distinction to be made. Its about Holy Innocents Day celebrated on December 28 every year. Beyond the jokes that are usually made for the occasion, its meaning has nothing to do with the “May innocence be worth you” with which they are usually finished off.
The effect, Holy Innocents Day commemorates a tragic episode of Christianity: the slaughter of all children under two years of age born in Bethlehem, by order of King Herod, with the aim of putting Jesus of Nazareth to death. But let’s go back to the day that concerns us, which is All Saints’ Day or All Souls’ Day.
How to celebrate All Saints’ Day?
The truth is All Saints’ Day has become universal and at the same time, it is confused with other celebrations, many of them of pagan origin. Hence, in each culture, different ways of celebrating or commemorating it are adopted.
From the night of witches or Halloween on the eve of November 1, which attracts children so much, to the prayers to commend the soul of the deceased the next day, passing through the delicious saint’s bones, some typical sweets of this celebration, that are irresistible for adults and children. You… How will you celebrate? Below you will find some suggestions.
- Organize an All Saints day for children. If your children or adolescents want to anticipate the celebration by celebrating Halloween, it is a good opportunity for you to tell them about the origin of the different celebrations, while you help them organize the party.
- Prayers to commend the soul of the deceased. Without a doubt, it is a moment of recollection in which you probably want to pray for the soul of your dead, so that they may attain enlightenment and eternal life. These prayers are ideal for it.
- Prepare some exquisite saint bones. The bones of the saint consist of cylinders of almond paste, filled with sweet yolk. They are typical sweets of Spanish gastronomy, which are prepared especially for the day of All Saints and the Dead. If you haven’t tried them yet, this is a good opportunity to do so.
Did you know what is the origin of All Souls’ Day?
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