All Saints' Day

All Saints' Day, known as *Día de Todos los Santos* in Bolivia, is a significant religious and cultural holiday celebrated on **November 1st**. It is a day dedicated to honoring and remembering deceased loved ones, blending Catholic traditions with indigenous Andean customs. Families visit cemeteries to clean and decorate graves with flowers, candles, and offerings, creating a vibrant and solemn atmosphere. Traditional foods, such as *t'antawawas* (bread shaped like babies or saints) and *masaco* (a dish made from plantains or yuca), are prepared and shared. The holiday reflects Bolivia's deep connection to its ancestral roots and spiritual beliefs, emphasizing remembrance, respect, and the continuity of life beyond death.