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We tend to give importance to only a few saints and remember them on their special day where as all the remaining saints are forgotten. To remember all the unknown saints this day is celebrated in their honour.
All Saints' Day and Day of the Dead (Nov 1 and 2, respectively)
November 1st is All Saints Day. This day is the day that all believers have as their day. It includes those that are dead. Because of this and the belief in the balance of things that there is a day set aside to remember those things that may be the opposite of all saints. The Mexican tradition has a Day of The Dead but it is a day of memorials.
The first of november, it is called la Toussaint (All-saints day)
The day of the dead is on November 2.
Martyrs day is the day when Ghandi ji was shot dead by Godse
It forms part of the Dia de muertos / Day of the dead celebration.
All Souls Day or Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos.
los dias de los muertos, day of the dead.
All Souls Day.All Souls Day is celebrated in Mexico and other countries as the Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead.
Saints have to be dead to be a saint.No, but it is frequently the anniversary of the date the person died.Roman Catholic AnswerYes, sort of, it is the day that the saint was "born" to eternal life, i.e., the day that he died on earth.
Both are religious traditions. Day of the Dead honors the dead. It spans both the Catholic "All Souls' Day" and "All Saints' Day".