All Saints' Day and All Souls’ Day

In the year 835 AD, the Roman Catholic Church made 1st November a church holiday to
honour all the saints. This feast day is called All Saints' Day.

All Hallows

All Saints' Day used to be known as All Hallows (Hallow being an old word meaning Saint or
Holy Person). The feast day actually started the previous evening, the Eve of All Hallows or
Hallowe'en.

Christians remember all the saints

On Saints' Day, Christians remember all 'men of good will' (saints), great ones and forgotten
ones, who have died through the ages.

Saints are men and women from all ages and all walks of life, who were outstanding
Christians. Some - the martyrs - died for their faith. All of them are honoured by the church.

Hallowtide

All Saints' Day, together with All Souls' Day (2 November) are known collectively as Hallowtide.
when we remember all of our deceased ones. That day, visiting graves and cemeteries is a sign of
attention and faith. On that day people pray for the souls of their deceased dear ones, lighting
candles for them. For all those who can’t visit the cemetary, it is a custom to pray and light a
candle at home.

Find synonyms & match. True or false?

a. to honour All Saints' Day became a religious holiday in 835 AD. ____
b. a feast day
c. a martyr Hallow is a very modern word for Saint or Holy Person. ____
d. faith
On this day we remember all the people who are still with us.
____

1. holiday Some Saints are honoured by the church. ____

2. to celebrate
3. strong belief Hallowtide is 1st and 2nd November together. ____
4. sacrificing person

Do you know any Saints? If yes, which? _________________________________

What is Saint Nicholas Patron Saint of? __________________________________

Saint Patrick is primary Patron Saint of _______________________ (country).

St. Valentine is a Saint who is associated with the tradition of _____________________

(feeling).