All Souls’ Day has an entirely different history ... The term is curious and truly distinctly Filipino. According to Philippine studies professor Schedar Jocson, the term came from the Filipinos ...

CANDLES IN THE PHILIPPINES: The Philippines also honors ... because it is a direct translation for All Souls' Day. Día de los Muertos directly translates to All of the Souls Day, so there's ...

Residents visit the grave of a relative at a cemetery in Tacloban, Philippines, Oct. 31, 2015, on the eve of All Saints Day. Many families gather in cemeteries around All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2 ...

In the Philippines, they celebrate Memorial Day ... and toys. Today in Ireland, All Souls’ Day remains a day of commemoration when prayers and Masses are said for those dearly beloved who ...

To mark All Souls Day, it is only fitting to take time to ... Filmmaker Tikoy Aguiluz, deemed as one of the most prolific directors in Philippine cinema, died in February. Among his notable ...

All Souls' Day is an important occasion for Catholics. On this day, common practices include visiting the final resting place of loved ones, practicing prayer and engaging in remembrance of those ...

MANILA, Philippines — While the low pressure area over Isabela dissipated Wednesday night, several parts of the country are likely to experience rain on All Soul’s Day due to the northeast ...

As part of commemorating the faithful departed on All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2 — traditionally known in countries like Mexico as the Day of the Dead — it’s common for people to go to cemeteries ...

For All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2, Francis will continue his custom of holding a Mass in a local cemetery to pray for the dead, especially the holy souls in purgatory. Pope Francis says Mass for All ...

Environmentalists are urging the millions of Catholics who flock to cemeteries on All Souls' Day to take only biodegradable ... in public cemeteries in the Philippines. The project aimed for ...