All Saints Day

All Saints Day is a religious and public holiday that is celebrated in remembrance of Christian Saints around the world. In Italy, All Saints Day falls on November 1st. 

It is the day to commemorate loved ones who have passed away. Families will visit their loved ones grave sites, clean them, and leave traditional flowers. 

The traditional flower for the occasion are chrysanthemums, which symbolize death in Italian culture. In terms of meals, culinary traditions differ between regions In Liguria and Piedmont, a specialty for All Saints Day. 

There is "pane dei morti", a sweet made of crumbled biscuits, raisins, sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate which is popular on this day. 

An event not to be missed !