How Italians Celebrate All Saints Day. It’s a day celebrated around the world and with Italy, it’s no different. All Saints Day is an annual celebration of Christian saints both known and unknown. A religious and historical occasion where saints and martyrs are honored and a whole line-up of party food is enjoyed. History of All Saints Day All Saints Day, also known as Tutti I Santi, or La Festa di Ognissanti in Italy, celebrates all those who have entered heaven. The history of this religious celebration dates back to the early fourth century. It’s a day celebrated every year on 1st November across the globe. The holiday wasn’t cemented though until the early seventh century by Pope Boniface IV, who devoted Rome’s Pantheon to the Virgin Mary and all martyrs. Italian Traditions Like British traditions for Guy Fawkes and Halloween of fireworks and trick or treating, Italy has its traditions for All Saints Day. In Italy, All Saints Day is a public holiday, and therefore, most publi...
