1. All Saint’s Day In Italy
BY SARAH HEWITT

2. Italy Italy is in Europe. In Italy, people speak Italian.
An important holiday is All Saint’s Day.

3. Why Do People Celebrate All Saint’s Day?
They celebrate All Saint’s Day to remember people that died.

4. When Does All Saint’s Day Take Place?
This holiday takes place on November 1st. It begins on October 31st, All Hallow’s Eve!

5. What Are Some Traditions Of This Holiday?
People hide presents around the house.
Children use the following traditional Sicillian saying to ask for gifts, Holy souls holy souls I am one and you are many! While I am in this world of troubles, bring me lots of presents from dead people!

6. What Are Some Decorations For This Holiday?
Flowers go on graves. They often put chrysanthemums on the graves.

7. Are There Foods Eaten For This Holiday?
People drink wine. Also they eat roasted chestnuts and a sweet cookie called bones of the dead.

8. What Are Some Clothes Worn On This Holiday?
They wear fancy clothing.

9. Would I?
I would like to celebrate this holiday because the grown ups would give me presents. I would love to eat the sweet cookie!