All Saints' Day: Everything you need to know about the festival

All Saints Day is a Christian festival that honours all those who are considered saints by the church.

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The day is also referred to as the Day of the Dead, Hallowmas, All Hallows' Day, the Feast of All Saints, or the Solemnity of All Saints.

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All Saints' Day was originally observed on May 13 but is presently celebrated in November.

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On May 13 in 609 AD, Pope Boniface IV dedicated the temple of Pantheon in Rome as a church in honour of the Virgin Mary and all saints.

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It officially establishes what would eventually be known as All Saints Day.

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