AKA Name | Sunday of All Saints, Solemnity of All Saints, Feast of All Saints |
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HashtagsCompiled on | #AllSaintsDay |
Related Hashtags | #FCKOFF, #Halloween, #Undas2024 |
2024 Date | 1 November 2024 |
2025 Date | 1 November 2025 |
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All Saints Day HistoryAll Saints Day, also known as All Hallows' Day or Hallowmas, is a Christian observance honouring all known and unknown saints who have attained heaven. It is a day to remember and celebrate the lives of the faithful departed and express gratitude for their contributions to the faith. This observance shares similarities with the nonreligious holiday of Halloween, which takes place on October 31st and is derived from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The origins of All Saints Day can be traced back to the early Christian church, where it was initially celebrated on May 13th. However, in the 8th century, Pope Gregory III moved the observance to November 1st as a way to counteract pagan celebrations that took place around the same time. In New Zealand, like many other countries, All Saints Day is observed by several Christian denominations, including Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and Lutherans. While it is not a public holiday, it holds a special significance for New Zealand's Christian communities as an opportunity to celebrate their heritage and strengthen their connection to the lives of the saints. This celebration provides a proud and strong connection to the Christian roots of the New Zealand communities. All Saints Day in New Zealand is typically observed through church services that include prayers, hymns, and the singing of the Beatitudes, a set of blessings mentioned by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Special attention is given to the lives of the saints, with a focus on their acts of faith and charity. As with much of the rest of the world, All Saints Day is celebrated on November 1st, serving as a reminder to New Zealand's Christian population of the unity and shared history of their faith and the legacy of those who furthered it. All Saints Day facts
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