In Italy, All Saints Day is known as Tutti i Santi Ognissnati.

The Catholic holiday, commemorating the Saint Martyrs, is celebrated on November 1. The next day, All Souls Day, is set aside to honor loved ones who are deceased. Italians celebrate the two holidays together, both in association with the fall harvest which is reflected in the traditions of the day.

Begin All Saints Day the evening of October 31, All Hallow's Eve, by indulging in a traditional harvest feast. The menu includes the new unfermented wine from the year's harvest, known as Ribolla or Novello. Also eaten are roasted chestnuts. Don't worry about staying up too late--most places are closed the next day because All Saints Day is a national holiday.

Hide presents around the house for the children after they go to bed. In the morning a search will commence prior to visiting the cemetery. Children are told that if they behave well the souls of the deceased family members will remember them and bring presents. Children use the following traditional Sicillian saying to ask for gifts: "Armi santi, armi santi, Io sugnu unu e vuatri siti tanti, Mentri sugnu 'ntra stu munnu di guai, Cosi di morti mittitiminni assai." The English translation is: "Holy souls, holy souls, I am one, and you are many. While I am in this world of troubles, bring me lots of presents from dead people." Celebrate Mass at one of the many Italian Catholic churches. While some of the typically visited Catholic sights like the Vatican Museum are closed for the holiday, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome is open and hosts the liturgical service on All Saints Day. Following Mass, proceed to the cemetery to visit the graves of your loved ones. It's customary to bring offerings of fall flowers to decorate the graves. Enjoy one of the many cultural festivals held across Italy. Many towns in northern and central Italy are host to truffle and chestnut fairs the first week of November. The week also marks the beginning of the opera season. Sit down to an All Souls' Feast with family and friends. Foods made of peas or lentils, known as Soul Food, are eaten. Many homes will set empty places and leave the door open for the souls of the deceased. The feast is finished up by indulging in the sweet cookie known as "Ossi di Morto" or "Bones of the Dead."