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La Festa di Ognissanti: Italy

La Festa di Ognissanti: Italy

  • Halloween customs are rooted in ancient traditions like La Festa di Ognissanti, or Hallowmas, in Italy.
  • November 1 is All Saints Day, the first day of Hallowmas, which celebrates the Catholic saints.
  • On this holiday, Italians will spend time with their families and even exchange gifts.
  • November 2 is All Souls Day, a commemoration of deceased loved ones. Families will leave chrysanthemums on loved ones’ graves, attend a requiem mass for the dead, and eat lots of food.
  • It is believed that spirits share in the celebrations. Hence, cookies called Fave dei morti, or beans of the dead, are offered to the deceased. 

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