All Souls Day is a holiday celebrated by Roman Catholics and Christians.

All Souls Day is a day set aside to remember all the righteous dead, including all baptized Christians who are said to be in purgatory as a result of passing away with the guilt of smaller sins still ingrained in their souls. The day is set aside for prayer and memory. 

According to Roman Catholic belief, these souls need to be cleansed in order for them to be ready for the vision of God in paradise, hence the reason that the day is set apart for prayer and recollection. Many people visit and occasionally commemorate the graves of loved ones, and requiem services are frequently given. We pray for them, because as Revelation 21:27 says of the Heavenly Jerusalem, “… nothing unclean shall enter in.” 

People from different religious and cultural backgrounds celebrate All Souls’ Day, in different parts of the world. Regardless of the language they speak or nation they are in, some customs are shared by all people. However, there are some that are exclusive and not celebrated elsewhere. All Souls Day is a holiday celebrated by Roman Catholics and Christians.

All Souls Day is a day set aside to remember all the righteous dead, including all Baptized Christians who are said to be in Purgatory as a result of passing away with the guilt of smaller sins still ingrained in their souls. The day is set aside for prayer and memory. 

According to Roman Catholic belief, these souls need to be cleansed in order for them to be ready for the vision of

Here are some examples:

In Mexico, many individuals build private altars for their ancestors and decorate them with mementos, candies, flowers, skulls and candles. Disney produced a fantastic film on “Dia de los Muertos,” called “Coco” but the real celebration is incomparable.

In Peru, a loaf of t’anta wawa is traditionally shared with a friend or relative. T ‘anta wawa is a sweet bread cooked into the shape of a doll or young child. 

In the Philippines, people prepare the deceased’s favorite dishes for a gathering with friends and family. Many people go to the graves of their ancestors, light candles there, and even stay the night.