Official Public Holiday

All Saints Day

Description and date for the public holiday All Saints Day in Sweden.

All Saints Day is this year on November 2, 2024

Alla helgons dag, also known as All Saints' Day, is a holiday celebrated in Sweden on the first Saturday of November. It is a day when people honor and remember the deceased and visit their graves.

The background of Alla helgons dag lies in the Christian tradition and is a time to remember and honor the saints and the departed. It is a day when families and relatives gather to remember their loved ones.

On Alla helgons dag, it is common to visit cemeteries and graves to light candles and place flowers. It is a beautiful and serene time when graves are adorned with lights and flowers.

Many churches hold special services and memorial ceremonies to honor the deceased. It is also common to participate in moments of devotion and reflect on the transience of life.

Alla helgons dag is a time for contemplation, respect, and togetherness. It is a day when people can gather with their loved ones to remember and honor those who have passed away.

Source and more: wikipedia.org

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