Originally rooted in ancient harvest festivals, such as the Celtic’s Samhain and the Christian Eve of All Hallows’, Halloween is a night of playful frights filled with colorful costumes, carved Jack-O-Lanterns, and spooky stories to lean into the mystery of the dark autumn season.
On November 1st, families participate in All Saints’ Day that honors all saints and martyrs by attending church services and visiting cemeteries, offering prayers to those who now reside in Heaven. On All Souls’ Day, which takes place the following day, families remember their deceased loved ones, spending the day in remembrance and decorating their graves.
A tradition mostly held in Mexico and celebrated across Latin America, Día de Los Muertos, is the vibrant celebration of life and memories. Families build ofrendas filled with marigolds, photos, pan de muerto, and favorite foods as a way to welcome back the souls of their loved ones.
These four holidays combined are known as Allhallowtide, an annual three-day season spanning from October 31st to November 2nd, dedicated to remembering the dead and celebrating new beginnings.
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