Today is Tuesday, November 1, 2011 

All Saints' Day

Today is All Saints’ Day! All Saints' Day, or All Hallows’ Day, is a religious holiday observed by the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches. All Saints’ Day honors all of the saints, known and unknown, in Christian history. Dedicating a specific day to individual saints and martyrs is an ancient Christian tradition, and the Feast of All Saints can be traced back to 837AD. 

All Saints’ Day celebrations take place all across the world. In Spain, the play Don Juan Tenorio is performed each year. In many European countries, people bring flowers to the graves of deceased relatives. In Mexico, All Saints' Day coincides with Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead.

Did you know that All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day are known collectively as Hallowtide? Take a moment to remember all those who have come before you to commemorate the occasion. 

Today is also National Deep Fried Clams Day

November is National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month & Family Literacy Month

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History for November 11512 - 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.

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"Weary the path that does not challenge." 

--Hosea Ballou