Blog: Discover Italy

November 1st is one of the most important religious and national holidays in Italy. Known as Le Festa di Ognissanti, or in England All Saints Day, this is a day to commemorate all the saints of the Roman Catholic Church, both known and unknown, who have attained a glorious place in heaven. Today in Italy shop, schools and businesses will be closed as Italians gather to remember the holy saints in heaven. This is a day of celebration where Italians gather with family. Observant Catholics attend M …