All Saints’ Day, celebrated every November 1, stands as one of Christianity’s oldest and most meaningful traditions — a day devoted to honoring all saints, both known and unknown. Rooted in ancient history and carried through centuries of faith, it invites believers to pause, reflect, and celebrate the lives that have illuminated the world with love, service, and holiness.
Long before costumes and candy, Halloween began as Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of harvest and the beginning of winter — a time when the line between the living and the dead blurred. Today, it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and the thrill of the mysterious, carrying echoes of the past through every glowing pumpkin.
On October 28, 2025, the world celebrates International Animation Day — a global tribute to the films, artists, and dreamers who bring drawings, puppets, pixels, and worlds to life on screen.
National Merri Music Day, officially designated on October 25, 2022, honours the legacy of Jamaica’s pioneering Merritone Music sound system, founded by Valentine “Val” Blake in Morant Bay, St. Thomas. Celebrated annually on Blake’s birthday, the day recognises the profound influence of Jamaican sound-system culture on global music traditions. In 2025, the observance marks Merritone’s 75th anniversary under the theme “75 Years of Sound – Honouring the Past, Amplifying the Future.”
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is more than a celebration—it’s a reminder of the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated on October 29, bringing with it joy, spiritual reflection, and shared moments of warmth and wonder.
