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unusual facts about All Saints Day



Bank holiday

Prior to 1834, the Bank of England observed about 33 saints' days and religious festivals as holidays, but in 1834 this was reduced to four: 1 May (May Day), 1 November (All Saints Day), Good Friday, and Christmas Day.


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Altars in Latin America

On Todos Santos, or All Saints Day, people welcome back the souls of their departed loved ones by offering altars or ofrendas, commemorating them (Read 158-161).

The Silent Comedy

Their songs "Bartholomew" and "All Saints Day" were used in 2011 TV advertisements for the video game Dark Souls.