October 31st Around the World

Tweet

In Sweden and Finland October 31 is the earliest day of which All Saints Day can fall and it is celebrated between this day and Novemember 6. In the United States, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom it is known as Halloween. In the Isle of Man it is known as Hop-tu-Naa which is thought to be the oldest unbroken tradition in the Isle of Man. In Mexico it is the first day of the Day of the Dead which is celebrated until November 2. In India this day is known as National Unity Day. In Cambodia it is known as King Father's Birthday. This time of year is known as Beltane in the Southern Hemisphere(Welsh and people of Gaels) and it begins at sunset on October 31. In the Northern Hemisphere it is known as Samhain.