All Saints Day 2011
All Saints Day 2011 – All Saints Day 2011 is November 1st which also marks the begining of the Day of the Dead pictures.
All Saints Day in 2011 will see christians celebrating over 10,0000 recognized saints with Roman Catholics geting anadded bonus of attending church and instructions to refrain from unnecessary work.
Did you know All Saints Day and Day of the Dead (Mexican Holiday) days of observance were masterfully moved around on the calendar to influence behaviors thousands of years ago?
All Saints Day and the Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) are paired together in November thanks to the Spaniards who conquered Mexico and believed the Day of the Dead observance was just a little to pagan for their taste. The Spaniards moved the Day of the Dead to the same day, November 1st, so the ‘legitimate’ All Saints Day christian holiday could distract from the pagan Mexican holiday.
All Saints Day has also been the victim of some date machinations within the chrisitian religion. Originally in May, it was moved by Pope Gregory IV in 837 to downplay the pagan holiday of Halloween (All Hallow’s Eve).
Both All Saints Day and Dia De Los Muertos, the Mexican celebration of the dead continue to inspire believers. The faithful flock to their denominational churches to celebrate the saints and in Mexico tombs or burial plots are decorated, Mariachi bands play and fireworks mark the occassion.
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