Why is 1st November a public holiday in Spain? - Surinenglish.com
SUR in English Malaga Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 09:15 Copiar enlace WhatsApp Facebook X LinkedIn Telegram Across the whole of Spain, the 1st November is an important date on the calendar and is a public holiday across the country. It is DÃa de Todos los Santos or All Saints' Day and in other Latin countries, Day of the Dead, but it isn't a macabre event in any way. It is the day when families remember loved ones who have passed away and get together in cemeteries to visit the resting places of their relatives. Many spend a few days beforehand cleaning, painting and laying fresh flowers around the niche in preparation for the special day. More flowers are sold at this time of the year than any other and the cemeteries become adorned with colourful floral offerings. Families may take food to enjoy at the cemetery, especially the traditional sweet cakes such as 'huesos de santos' (