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Dveselu Diena

In ancient Latvia, Dveselu Diena ("day of souls"), also called Visu Sveto Diena ("all holy day"). It was held on November 2.

Families (supposedly, both living and dead members) gathered at their burial plots during the evening to commemorate the continuation of life.



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