Many cultures around the world celebrate All Souls' Day on the same day, which is very similar to the Day of the Dead. To celebrate, people make altars called ofrendas and decorate them with food ...

and the subsequent All Souls' Day, was initially celebrated in the spring, during the early years of the Church. Pope Gregory IV switched it to the current date in 837, according to Britannica.

From October 30 to November 8, Catholics in Austria celebrate All Souls’ Week, with All Souls’ Day falling on November 2. Celebrations include visiting and decorating graves of loved ones and ...

According to tradition, Day of the Dead being celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2 has to do with the Catholic All Saints and All Souls ...

The Roman church dedicated November 2 as All Souls Day in honor of the dead. This day was celebrated with dressing up in devil, angel and saint costumes, and with bonfires and parades. The ...

November 2 is customarily a day for many Filipinos to remember their departed loved ones. A 'Filipino All Souls Day' service was held at Pinegrove, Forest Lawn and Castlebrook memorial parks this ...