Today is Monday November 1, 2010
24 Days till Thanksgiving
54 Days till Christmas
61 Days til 2011
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day is a day of celebration in Western Christianity that honors all saints, known and unknown.
There are various traditions that take place on this day throughout the world. In Spain, the play Don Juan Tenorio is typically performed, while in other European countries, people bring flowers to the graves of deceased relatives. In Mexico, All Saints' Day coincides with Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, which honors deceased children and infants.
Christians have been honoring their saints and martyrs since at least the second century AD. All Saints' Day was named an official holiday in 835 AD by the Roman Catholic Church.
Did you know that All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day are know collectively as Hallowtide? Today, we honor and commemorate all of the saints and souls who have died throughout the ages.
Today is also National Deep Fried Clams Day
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On this day in History:
| 1512 - Michelangelo's paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were first exhibited to the public. 1765 - The Stamp Act went into effect in the American colonies. 1856 - The first photography magazine, "Daguerreian Journal," was published in New York City, NY. 1894 - "Billboard Advertising" was published for the first time. It later became known as "Billboard." 1950 - Charles Cooper became the first black man to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). 1959 - Jacques Plante (Montreal Canadiens) became the first goalie in the NHL to wear a mask. 1964 - The Dave Clark Five appeared on the "Ed Sullivan Show." 1969 - Elvis Presley recorded "Suspicious Minds." The song would be his last hit. |
Quote of the Day:
"Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or better." --John Updike
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