01/11/2024
Post Halloween / Hallowmas
Did you know that the Halloween customs extend past October 31?
In November 1 is often called All Saints’ Day, which is the day when all Christian saints who have reached Heaven, are recognized, even those who are rather unknown in the church. The Roman Catholic Church sometimes calls All Saints’ Day the Solemnity of All Saints,fact, the day after Halloween is a much celebrated day in many parts of the world. An older English term for All Saints’ Day is actually Allhallows or Hallowmas (shortened from the feast of Allhallowsmas, with Hallow meaning “holy person; saint”. The day after All Saints’ Day, November 2, is All Souls’ Day. This day honors the souls of all the dead, even those in purgatory. For those in purgatory, the prayers from people on Earth are said to help cleanse their souls and prepare them to move on to the light. Many people visit graves of passed loved ones on this day and decorate them in remembrance.
In Mexico and some parts of the USA, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day coincide with Día de los Muertos, or (Day of the Dead). Día de los Muertos takes place over a 2-day time frame, November 1–November 2. The entire period (October 31–November 2) can also be called Allhallowtide in the English-speaking world in respect for the dead...
o celebrate "Lo Día de los Muertos", people make offerings of food and gifts for their loved ones who have passed on. They set their pictures out and spread marigolds as well so these loved ones can find them as they pass over to the living world for celebration with their families this one time each year. I like to light a candle from the 31rst Oct to November 2nd with respect to the old tradition and ancient festivals... (The Oracle - Tarot & Fortuna)