November 1 - All Saints Day

 The origins of the holiday commemorating all the saints of the church are obscure, but by the mid-eighth century, November 1st was the day to honor all known and unknown saints in the Catholic Church. In 837, its general observance was ordered by Pope Gregory IV. The date may have been selected for its coincidence with pagan observations of the harvest, including the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and the ancient Finnish celebration of Kekri.

All Saints' Day

November 1

All Saints' Day

The origins of the holiday commemorating all the saints of the church are obscure, but by the mid-eighth century, November 1st was the day to honor all known and unknown saints in the Catholic Church.  In 837, its general observance was ordered by Pope Gregory IV.  The date may have been selected for its coincidence with pagan observations of the harvest, including the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and the ancient Finnish celebration of Kekri.

History Trivia - All Saints Day

November 1

The origins of the holiday commemorating all the saints of the church are obscure, but by the mid-eighth century, November 1st was the day to honor all known and unknown saints in the Catholic Church.  In 837, its general observance was ordered by Pope Gregory IV.  The date may have been selected for its coincidence with pagan observations of the harvest, including the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and the ancient Finnish celebration of Kekri.

History Trivia - Vikings seize control of Eboracum (York)

November 1

All Saints Day.

193 Pertinax became emperor of Rome whose reign lasted three months.  He was known as the first emperor of the tumultuous Year of the Five Emperors.  He tried to restore discipline in the Praetorian Guards who rebelled and killed him.  

866 the Vikings seized control of Eboracum (York), the first major city to fall in their conquest of England.

1512  Michelangelo's paintings on the ceiling of Sistine Chapel was first exhibited.

1570  Netherlands was hit by a flood disaster and thousands were killed.

 1604 William Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello" was first presented.

1611 Shakespeare's romantic comedy "Tempest" was first presented.

All Saints' Day - November 1

November 1 All Saints' Day

The origins of the holiday commemorating all the saints of the church are obscure, but by the mid-eighth century, November 1st was the day to honor all known and unknown saints in the Catholic Church.

In 837, its general observance was ordered by Pope Gregory IV The date may have been selected for its coincidence with pagan observations of the harvest, including the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and the ancient Finnish celebration of Kekri.

Celtic festival of Samhain

 

 

Finnish celebration of Kekri

 

History Trivia - All Saints Day

November 1

All Saints' Day

The origins of the holiday commemorating all the saints of the church are obscure, but by the mid-eight century, November 1st was the day to honor all known and unknown saints in the Catholic Church.  In 837, its general observance was ordered by Pope Gregory IV.  The date may have been selected for its coincidence with pagan observations of the harvest, including the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and the ancient Finnish celebration of Ke

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Festival of Juno occurred on this day.

193 Pertinax became emperor of Rome whose reign lasted three months.  He was known as the first emperor of the tumultuous Year of the Five Emperors.  He tried to restore discipline in the Praetorian Guards who rebelled and killed him.  

866 the Vikings seized control of Eboracum (York), the first major city to fall in their conquest of England.

1512  Michelangelo's paintings on the ceiling of Sistine Chapel was first exhibited.

 1570  Netherlands was hit by a flood disaster and thousands were killed.

1604 William Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello" was first presented.

1611 Shakespeare's romantic comedy "Tempest" was first presented.