All Saints' Day

/ˌˈɔl ˌseɪnts ˈdeɪ/
/ɔl seɪnts deɪ/
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Definitions of All Saints' Day
  1. noun
    a Christian feast day honoring all the saints; first observed in 835
    synonyms: Allhallows, Hallowmas, Hallowmass, November 1
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    type of:
    holy day of obligation
    a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion
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