Día de los Inocentes / Santos (Day of the Innocents/All Saint's Day)

Definition

Día de los Inocentes, also known as Day of the Innocents, is a holiday celebrated in many Spanish-speaking countries on December 28th. It is similar to April Fools' Day in English-speaking countries, where people play pranks and jokes on each other. All Saint's Day, or Día de los Santos, is a religious holiday celebrated on November 1st to honor all saints.

Related terms

Carnaval: A festive celebration held before Lent in many Spanish-speaking countries. It involves parades, costumes, music, and dancing.

Semana Santa: Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday. It includes various religious processions and traditions.

El Día de la Independencia (Independence Day): A national holiday celebrating the independence of a country from colonial rule.