The word Hallowmas come the Old English word halig, meaning saint, and the word mass. This celebration is also known as the Triduum of All Hallows or Triduum of All Saints.
All Hallows' Eve
The first day of Hallowmas is called all Hallows' Eve. It is often shortened as Hallowe'en. It is the eve of All Saints' Day. It is said that, on this occasion, the veil between the material world and the afterlife thinned. In order not to be recognized by souls,people would wear masks or costumes to disguise their identities.All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day occurs on November first and is a principal feast of the church year. It is the second day of Hallowmas. It is also one of the four days recommended for the administration of baptism. The occasion is considered to be a holy day to honor all the saints and martyrs, both known and unknown.All Soul's Day
All Souls' Day is the last day of Hallowmas. It focuses on honoring all faithful Christians. The celebration is associated with the doctrine that the souls of the faithful who at death have not been cleansed from the temporal punishment due to venial sins and from attachment to mortal sins cannot immediately attain the beatific vision in heaven, and that they may be helped to do so by prayer and by the sacrifice of the Mass.Source: Wikipedia
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