All Saints Day
Proper noun
Meaning
All Saints Day
Alternative form of All Saints' Day
Examples
All Saints Day — the Feast of All Saints – is observed on November 1 by the Catholic church and other Christian churches.
In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints; soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain.
That next fall, as Halloween approached, they decided that instead of trick-or-treating, they would host an All Saints Day party at their parish, complete with a potluck, saint costumes, and tons of candy.
The latest attack, just days ahead of the Catholic holy day of All Saints Day, prompted Prime Minister Jean Castex to raise the terror alert level to maximum across the country.