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All Saint's Day Poland - Poland National Holiday - Day of the Dead
All Saint's Day Poland

All Saint's Day Poland

Szymon Mazurek © 2006
On All Saint's Day (November 1), cemeteries in Poland are decorated with flowers and candles. The candles are specially made so that they can burn safely for a long period of time in order to guide spirits through the night. When darkness falls, hundreds of these candles can be seen glowing in Poland's cemeteries.

Recognition of this holiday is a part of the Roman Catholic tradition. Many Polish people consider their identity as Roman Catholics inseparable from their identity as Poles.

Learn about more about All Saints' and All Souls' Day in Poland and Poland's holidays.

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