Exploring All Saints’ Day in Spain: Traditions and Cultural Influences

Introduce your students to Spain’s All Saints’ Day celebrations. You have an English version for low level students and other in Spanish for higher groups.

This resource introduces students to the cultural significance of Día de Todos los Santos (All Saints’ Day) in Spain. They will explore how Spaniards honor loved ones through cemetery visits and floral tributes, especially with chrysanthemums. Additionally, the resource covers La Castanyada, a Catalonian tradition featuring roasted chestnuts and traditional sweets like panellets.

Your students will also learn about the Mexico’s Día de los Muertos , with its colorful altars and vibrant decorations. The resource highlights the balance between preserving tradition and incorporating modern influences, such as costume parties in major cities.

Ideal for teachers looking to combine language learning with cultural studies, this material includes discussion prompts and questions to encourage student participation