All Saints’ Day – Interesting and Fun Facts

All Saints’ Day is a Roman Catholic celebration celebrated on November 1 in honor of all saints.

In Poland, this day is statutorily free from work. Taking advantage of this, people travel even several hundred kilometers to reach the graves of their loved ones.

It comes mainly from the veneration of martyrs who gave their lives to spread faith in Christ.

The beginnings of this holiday date back to the 4th century.

All Saints’ Day interesting facts

1. The sermon on All Saints’ Day is one of the oldest sermons written in the Polish language. It comes from the mid-15th century.

2. Initially, All Saints’ Day was celebrated on May 13.

3. According to the Druid Calendar, the New Year was celebrated on November 1.

4. In Rome in the eighth century, only Mary and the martyrs were honored on that day.

5. Here and there the custom of feeding souls has been preserved. They are left with bread and butter.

Added: Paulina

All Saints’ Day questions and answers

Why was All Saints’ Day moved from May 13 to November 1?

The main reason was the problem with feeding pilgrims coming to Rome in the spring.

Answer: Paulina