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Allhallowtide

Allhallowtide

9.9
A time from October 31 to November 2 when Christians honor saints and remember the dead
  • noun
  • /ˈɔlˌhæloʊˌtaɪd/
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  • Churches often hold special services throughout Allhallowtide to honor saints and remember the dead.

Examples

  • The traditions associated with Allhallowtide have influenced modern Halloween celebrations.

  • The traditions associated with Allhallowtide often include remembering those who have passed away on November 2.

  • During Allhallowtide, many people visit the graves of loved ones and pray for the departed.

  • Many people celebrate Allhallowtide with various traditions.

  • Is Allhallowtide important in your culture?

  • Churches often hold special services throughout Allhallowtide to honor saints and remember the dead.

  • During Allhallowtide, many people visit the graves of loved ones and pray for the departed.

Surface Forms

Allhallowtide singular
Allhallowtides plural

Morphology

Allhallowtide = all + hallow + tide (opaque) = all + hallow + tide

Although the word historically combines 'all', 'hallow(s)', and 'tide', the ecclesiastical sense of 'hallow' and the archaic seasonal sense of 'tide' are not readily recoverable for most modern learners.

Etymology

Allhallowtide comes from hallow, meaning 'holy' or 'saint', and tide, meaning 'time' or 'season'. So it literally means the 'time of all the holy ones', which is why it names the days around All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day when people honor saints and remember the dead.