- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:All_Saints_Day,_1984,_Oswiecim,_Poland_Img871.jpg
- http://www.cracow-life.com/poland/all-saints-day
- http://polandpoland.com/allsaintsday.html
- http://easteuropeanfood.about.com/b/2011/10/31/all-saints-day-in-eastern-europe.htm
On this day, the roads are packed with peole driving to the cemeteries to honor their loved ones and place their flowers and candles/votives. In the bigger cities, traffic jams ensue. And even in the smaller towns and villiages, parking anywhere near the cemeteries is nearly impossible. People park where they can and walk to the graves. It is really supposed to be quite the amazing sight. And then when it gets dark, it’s even more amazing as you can see the cemeteries glowing in the distance, due to all the candles and votives that are burning. It’s a sight I would love to see in person some day.
The following day is the Feast of All Souls, November 2nd, where people remember their loved ones who have passed. You can read more about these days and their meaning and observence around the world and in Poland here.
