It is called Samhain, Day of the Dead (commonly All Saints' Day), Día de los Muertos, or Halloween. Elsewhere, it is known as Obon in Japan, Chuseok in Korea, or Pitru Paksha in India. Around the world, this period is dedicated to the dead, ancestors, and spirits who cross the threshold between their realm and ours. Here you will find our selection to celebrate this very special time that only comes once a year: divination, communication, or simply reflection.
In 2025, the Day of the Dead remains an important event in cultural and religious calendars. This period reminds us that death is part of life and that it is necessary to remember the deceased. Families gather, maintain the graves, and continue an ancient practice: keeping the connection with those who have passed away.
Samhain was, in the Celtic world, a transitional festival marking the start of the dark season. It signified the end of the harvest and the opening of a time dedicated to the dead and spirits. Over the centuries, it evolved in Anglo-Saxon countries to become Halloween, now celebrated in a popular and festive form. Behind this modern framework remains the idea of a moment when the dead hold a special place and must be respected.
Day of the Dead and All Saints' Day
In Christianity, November 1st corresponds to All Saints' Day, a day dedicated to all saints. November 2nd is the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed, also called the Day of the Dead. In practice, the two dates merge, and families begin to decorate graves with flowers starting on All Saints' Day. Chrysanthemums have thus become the flower associated with this time. In Hispanic countries, the same period is marked by the Día de los Muertos, where altars with offerings are set up to welcome the souls of the departed.
The celebration of the dead around the world
The memory of the dead is found in all societies. In Japan, Obon brings families together around lanterns to guide the spirits. In Korea, Chuseok combines the memory of ancestors with communal meals. In India, Pitru Paksha is a period of rites intended to ensure the peace of the deceased. In Mexico, Día de Muertos is a national commemoration that gathers generations around altars and processions. Everywhere, the logic is the same: to give the dead a place in the continuity of collective life.
How to celebrate the dead?
Honoring the dead can take different forms. Visiting the cemetery remains a central gesture, accompanied by flowers and prayers. At home, it is possible to create a dedicated space with a photo, a candle, or a symbolic object. These gestures remind us that the memory of the deceased is part of family life and is passed down from one generation to the next.
How to celebrate the dead?
Honoring the dead can take different forms. Visiting the cemetery remains a central gesture, accompanied by flowers and prayers. At home, it is possible to create a dedicated space with a photo, a candle, or a symbolic object. These gestures remind us that the memory of the deceased is part of family life and is passed down from one generation to the next.
What rituals should be performed at this time?
Rituals vary according to traditions, but they are based on simple and accessible practices. Incense is used in churches as well as on home altars, whether it is frankincense, myrrh, or copal. Candles are lit to bring light and peace. Certain plants like rosemary, sage, or mugwort are used to purify and evoke memory. These practices structure a time of tribute where the dead are not forgotten and maintain a place among the living.
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