Allhallows
- noun
- Archaic
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- Many churches hold special services on Allhallows to commemorate the saints.
Examples
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The tradition of Allhallows dates back to the 9th century.
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In medieval England, people would attend mass on Allhallows as part of the holy observance.
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Many churches celebrate Allhallows with special services.
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On Allhallows, families often gather to remember their loved ones.
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In medieval England, people would attend mass on Allhallows as part of the holy observance.
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Many churches hold special services on Allhallows to commemorate the saints.
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On Allhallows, families often gather to remember their loved ones.
Synonyms
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A Christian holiday on November 1 that honors all saints
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A Christian feast day on November 1 to honor all the saints
A Christian day to honor all saints on November 1
Compounds
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The evening before All Saints' Day when people wear costumes and children collect sweets
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Etymology
The word Allhallows comes from old English parts all and hallow, where hallow means 'holy person' or 'saint'. You can see the same root in Halloween, which is short for 'All Hallows Eve', so Allhallows is the day to honour 'all the saints', the same as All Saints' Day on November 1st.