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Today's Reason to Celebrate

November 1, 2009 was

All Saints' Day

All Saints' Day is a day of celebration in Western Christianity, commemorating all those who have attained the beatific vision in heaven.

There are various traditions that take place on this day throughout the world. In Spain, the play Don Juan Tenorio is typically performed, while in other European countries, people bring flowers to the graves of deceased relatives. In Mexico, All Saints' Day coincides with Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, which honors deceased children and infants.

Christians have been honoring their saints and martyrs since at least the second century AD. All Saints' Day was named an official holiday in 835 AD by the Roman Catholic Church.

Did you know that All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day are know collectively as Hallowtide? Today, we honor and commemorate all of the saints and souls who have died throughout the ages.

  • November 1, 2009 is also National Deep Fried Clams Day
  • November is Peanut Butter Lover's Month & National Pomegranate Month