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l'Ognissanti

All Saints' Day (November 1)

Plural

Ognissanti

Pronunciation

o-nyi-SAN-ti

About this word

Ognissanti (literally 'All Saints') is a national holiday. The following day, November 2, is 'Giorno dei Morti' (Day of the Dead) — Italians visit cemeteries to honor relatives.

Examples

Il 1° novembre è Ognissanti — si va al cimitero.

November 1 is All Saints' Day — people go to the cemetery.

A Ognissanti si portano fiori ai propri cari defunti.

On All Saints' Day people bring flowers to their deceased loved ones.

Related Words

cimiterofioriricordonovembrechiesa