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All Saints’ Day in Hungary: Why millions light candles for their loved ones – and how it differs from Halloween
Every autumn, cemeteries across Hungary are transformed into seas of flickering candlelight as families gather to remember those they have lost. All Saints’ Day in Hungary, observed on 1 November, is one of the country’s most deeply rooted traditions. But what exactly do Hungarians commemorate, why do they decorate graves with flowers and candles, and how does this solemn occasion differ from Halloween?