The word “Halloween” derives from “All Hallows Eve,” which means the eve of All Saints’ Day, a holiday that has also been known as All Hallows. It honors martyrs and saints — those who ...

Christians around the world mark All Saints Day on November 1 ... Kanṓn, the Greek root of the word "canonize," means "measuring rod," or "standard." So the term canonized refers to virtuous ...

All Saints Day ... and some Catholic churches, this day of celebration is on the Sunday following another Christian holiday called Pentecost. The word “saint” in English comes from the ...